MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

April 22, 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 Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Mike Davis, Jean Liddell, Roger Eschler, David Gilbert, Terry Stringham, DeNile McKenna, Keith Morris, Dan Peatross, Reid Page, Greg Page, Jr., and Greg Page, Sr.

The opening prayer was given by Brad Hancock.

MINUTES

A motion was made by John Gardner to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 1, 2003, after revision. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve the following purchase orders subject to a new purchase order to replace purchase order 36804 to Rocky Mountain Equipment in the amount of $4,800.00. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.

36831	David K. Service, Inc.		$ 600.00
3659536804 36829 36534 35823 36645 36596 36597 36456 36460 36591 36461 36680 36575	Duchesne County Rocky Mountain Equipment Rocky Mountain Turf & Indust. McKeachnie & Allred Intermountain Farmers Holland Equipment Co. Zions Bank Zions Bank Wells Fargo Credit Card/Carolyn Boise Cascade office Products U.B. Narcotics Strike Force LexisNexis-Matthew Bender L.C.L. Oil KM Electric		3,750.00 4,800.00 832.73 1,615.50 4,315.71 757.87 2,480.00 1,500.00 956.81 1,117.69 3,160.00 789.84 6,006.24 900.00
35819 36627 3668336208 36535 36830 35825	XPEX Adams Body & Paint Freedom Mailing Megg Associates Wells Fargo Credit Card/Brad Intermountain Farmers Royal Electric Moon Lake Electric K & K Sanitation UBET Cellular UBTA Communications Cindy Barton-Coombs Questar Gas	1,871.00 800.00 703.40 992.00 543.48 516.62 708.42 5,694.36 30,661.67 996.06 1,981.24 920.00 1,791.08 $81,761.79

FY 2004 BUDGET WORKSHEET

Finance Director Mike Davis presented Council Members with a preliminary FY 2004 Budget Worksheet. Mike explained that forecasted revenues are reflected in the worksheet and that this will be one of the leaner revenue years. Mike encouraged Council to give it careful review prior to the annual budget work session that was set for Tuesday, April 29^th at 5:30 p.m.

UBTA EAS SERVICE

Glenda Stewart was unable to attend.

ORDINANCE NO. 2003-309 – VACATE STREET

Council reviewed Ordinance 2003-309, an ordinance vacating a public street in Roosevelt City located in the Sather’s Sunrise Subdivision that has never been used as a road. Mayor Burton asked if there were any comments from the public. There were none. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve this ordinance. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE NO. 2003-308 – PROPERTY RIGHTS

Council reviewed Ordinance 2003-309, an ordinance adopting guidelines and appeals procedures for constitutional property rights issues. Mayor Burton asked if there were any comments from the public. There were none. After discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve this ordinance. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

K & K SANITATION – RATE DISCUSSION

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on the outcome of a study to determine the cost to deliver sanitation services to Roosevelt residents, as directed by Council. K & K has requested an increase of $1.00 per account on residential service. Councilmember Murray reported on contacts he has made with other communities including Vernal and Price, on their sanitation fees, which were less than what Roosevelt City residents pay. Councilmember Murray stated that he believes Roosevelt residents are subsidizing the county residents. Councilmember Hansen stated her opposition to the requested increase. After discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to decline the increase at this time. There was not a second to this motion. After further discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to provide an increase of fifty percent of the requested amount. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Sterling Rees stated he would like further information on actual costs to provide service throughout the county. Larry Murray withdrew his second and Russ Cowan withdrew his motion. K & K Sanitation will be asked to come back to Council to discuss Council concerns regarding their requested rate increase.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT

Public Works Director Roger Eschler came before Council to discuss the following items:

1. Water quality issue on Skyline Drive – Since the last Council meeting Roger reported he had received no complaints regarding the water quality and all tests of the water have verified it is good water. Roger also provided the chemical analysis result on the pipe soap which showed that it was not hazardous for human consumption. Keith Morris was present and stated that he still had problems with his water but had not contacted the city. Samples taken from his outside tap by Roosevelt employees have all been clear. Roger expressed willingness to sample water inside the Morris household when someone is home.

2. 200 South Street – Nick Stevenson would like the ability to build on their platted subdivision lots adjacent to 200 South Street prior to the City putting in the street. Roger reported that initially he felt this would not be acceptable. However, upon further contemplation, decided that he did support this request because the road is not the developer’s responsibility, but is the city responsibility after the final plat has been approved. Roger is seeking Council’s approval. After discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner to approve this request. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Trade two junior golf passes for new carpeting – Roger presented an offer made by Karl’s Carpet to replace the carpeting in the Mayor’s office and the Victim’s Advocate Office. This carpet was not in the original bid and was not budgeted. Karl’s offered to put in the carpet at no cost if the city would trade two junior golf passes for the carpet and labor. Roger reported that carpet would have cost about $460 while the passes would cost $200. Larry Murray suggested that we issue Karl’s Carpet a check in the amount of $200 which could then be endorsed back to Roosevelt City. This will insure proper accounting is done.

4. Rehire Chris Parker – Roger is in need of an additional employee because of increasing workload. He would like to rehire Chris Parker who has already worked for the city so he is trained for this position and he also has his CDL license. Because of his prior experience, Chris is capable of taking “on call” immediately. Council stated they would review this request at the budget meeting next week.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – REID & GREG PAGE

Reid and Greg Page came before Council to present their Eagle Scout project for Council approval. They would like to paint the barricades around the wind sock at the airport. This project would require replacing the wood barricades and then painting them red and white. The projected total cost for this project would be $1,700 to $1,800 and the funding is a part of what the Page’s are requesting. City Manager Brad Hancock reported there are sufficient funds in the airport budget to cover this request. After discussion, a motion was made by Sterling Rees to approve this project with expenses not to exceed $1,800.00. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

SUNRISE PLAT AMENDMENT

Council was asked to approve a plat amendment to Sunrise Subdivision. Council discussed this request and it was reported that this would require a public hearing. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to advertise for a public hearing to receive comments from the public. Motion seconded by Sterling Rees. Motion carried unanimously.

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

Frontier Systems, Inc. from Daren S. Jensen

EZ Grow from Ezekiel Dorsberg

Partners for Dental Health from Doug Ogden

Whitehorse Trucking, Inc. from Ed & Cynthia Lawson, Jr.

Right Step Prosthetics from Paul Brinkerhoff

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve these applications with the caveat that Whitehorse Trucking, Inc. understands that no trucks can be parked at their residential office site. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

API GOLF TOURNAMENT – MAYOR’S WELCOME

Mayor Lloyd Burton was asked to welcome everyone attending the API Golf Tournament beginning on Friday, June 13, at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Lloyd Burton stated that he has to be out of town and will not be available and asked if anyone else could be in attendance. It was suggested that Brad Hancock assume this duty. Brad stated that we would be willing to accept this assignment.

LEGAL STRATEGY ON BLIGHTED PROPERTIES

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on the two properties which present safety concerns to Council and include the Cruth Apartments and the home owned by Jacob Lopes. Our City Attorney Clark Allred is pursuing resolution through the court system. A letter was received from Mr. Cruth reporting that he was boarding up his building. However, Council didn’t feel this solution would be adequate and instructed that this be communicated to Mr. Cruth.

CONSTITUTION PARK EXPANSION PROJECT

City Manager Brad Hancock reported on the bid for $13,000 received from Moon Lake Electric for supplying power to the new area of Constitution Park including additional parking. Council Member Russ Cowan stated that this bid is reasonable. Brad stated that there is a meeting with the County Commissioners on Monday to finalize the details of work the County Road Department has been asked to do on this project.

DURIGAN PASTURE LEASE DISCUSSION

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that he has received a number of requests to lease the Durigan pasture. Brad also stated that he learned a dry lease is appropriate and suggests a three year lease with yearly payments. The Lessor would have to provide water for the cattle and keep the fences in good condition. It would be advertised for two weeks and would include information that we would receive bids and would begin the lease the first of May for this year and January to December in succeeding years. After discussion, a motion was made by Sterling Rees to proceed as suggested. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Two positions with the Planning and Zoning Board have expired. Planning and Zoning is recommending that these two vacancies be filled with the same individuals that have been serving and include Jean Eldredge and Vaun Ryan. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to reappoint these two individuals to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

CRIMINAL PROSECUTION APPEALS DISCUSSION

There are individuals who are claiming they are exempt from Roosevelt laws because of their Indian

status. Theses claims are being used over lesser charges and are costing a great deal of money for the city to prosecute. After lengthy discussion, Council concurred that we should proceed to defend our legal position in the same manner as we would for anyone.

MOSQUITO ABATEMENT BOARD

REPRESENTATION

Mayor Lloyd Burton is unable to be on the Mosquito Abatement Board to represent the city due to a prior obligation and would like to appoint a Council Member to serve. Mayor Burton stated that the meetings are on Wednesday and are once a month. After discussion, Councilmember Russ Cowan agreed to attend these meetings on behalf of the city.

UBSAFE FAIR REQUEST

Council received a request to close Rodeo Drive to traffic to allow the UB SAFE Fair to use the area. This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Council discussed concern that no power is available at this location along with no water or sanitation facilities. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to give permission to close the street to traffic to accommodate the UB SAFE Fair providing no damage is incurred to the new pavement and improvements. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNCIL CONCERNS

Beverly Hansen – Beverly expressed concern with the deteriorated condition of the Constitution Park playground and handicapped accessibility at the old Park playground. This concern will be relayed to Parks Director Linden Dye.

Sterling Rees – Sterling reported on the community cleanup campaign starting on May 28^th. Sterling also reported on a concern that a fence in the alleyway near the Merle Ross home has been extended into alleyway an additional two feet. This will be looked into.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder