MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

April 25, 2006

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to appoint Robert Yack as Mayor Pro Tem for this meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman 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 Vaun Ryan, Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Mayor Russ Cowan was excused.  The Mayor Pro Tem 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, Alexis Dressen, Annie Larsen, Leslie Larsen, Lynnzie Dressen-Larsen, Alden Rachele, Randy Crozier, and Kirk Beecher.

 

Opening prayer was given by Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Woolsetenhulme to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 11, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

43656

Korey Fransworth

$  60,700.00

43791

Utah Dept Public Safety

15,960.50

43776

B & D

11,250.00

43658

J F Excavating

5,940.00

43662

Korey Fransworth

5,336.50

43828

K & D Patching

4,288.00

42971

Horrocks Engineers

4,367.80

43571

Zion's Bank

4,480.00

43570

UBIC

3,500.00

43429

Turner's

3,091.92

43657

Horrocks Engineers

2,310.00

43248

Horrocks Engineers

2,147.05

43373

Mountainland Supply

2,595.25

43374

Mountainland Supply

2,607.27

43663

Dry Gulch Irrigation

2,348.50

43680

Mountainland Supply

2,139.60

43567

Utah State Tax Commission

2,061.79

43650

David K Services

1,000.00

43644

R M T

914.68

43718

Freedom Mailing Services Inc

802.31

43659

U.B. Chapter A.P.I.

750.00

73568

Rockey's Place

684.07

43811

Big O Tire

673.32

43613

L & L Motor

18,315.00

43615

Davidson's

7,473.25

43511

ICC

895.05

 

Questar Gas

3,189.11

 

Alltel

1,061.53

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$170,882.50

 

 

SKATEBOARD PARK FUNDRAISING

 

Leslie Larson came before Council to report on fundraising efforts for a skateboard park.  Ms.Larson stated that the first fundraiser will be to solicit pledges for a skating marathon scheduled for June 3rd  from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Leslie is asking permission to reserve the basketball court at the Old Park and stated that this event will be well supervised.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to give authorization to this group to use the basketball court at the Old Park as long as there is sufficient supervision from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 3rd.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Gibson Development, Inc. from Harold Gibson

Crack in the Wall Paintball from James Moss

 

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS

 

Council reviewed home occupation permit applications from the following:

 

            A. M. Contracting from Allen Mortensen

Kari Taylor-Schreck Consulting & Design from Kari Taylor-Schreck

 

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

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL –

PARK RIDGE SUBDIVSION

 

Gordon Snow came before Council seeking final approval for Park Ridge Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the plat.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL –

MEADOWBROOK PARK PHASE III SUBDIVISION

 

Gordon Snow came before Council seeking final approval for Meadowbrook III Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve the plat.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CENTRAL UTAH CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

EASEMENT/OPERATING AGREEMENT PRESENTATION

 

Randy Crozier of the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District and Kirk Beecher, Project Manager of the Central Utah Project on Sandwash Reservoir addressed the need of obtaining easements for the water pipeline from Sandwash into Roosevelt.  It is necessary for Roosevelt City to grant a permanent 30’ wide construction and maintenance easement for the pipline where it will be constructed in the streets of the City.  The Sandwash water will be delivered to three points in the City.  These points are the golf course at the pumping station by Hole #16, at Constitution Park at the northwest corner, and at the cemetery.  Mr. Beecher explained all the details of constructing this waterline.  When granted, this 30” wide permanent easement will then belong to the Federal Government.   If this easement ever needs to be crossed, the Federal Government will need to be notified and give their permission.  Randy Crozier stated that the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District has been retained by the Government to operate and maintain this pipeline and this is who is to be contacted if Governments permission is ever needed to cross this easement.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize signing an easement for the Central Utah Project to construct a pipeline into Roosevelt.  Motion seconded by Councilman Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.  This pipeline will provide secondary water into Roosevelt and will free up culinary water use.

 

CITY RECORDER’S CONFERENCE REPORT

 

City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken reported on her attendance at the Utah Municipal Clerks Association Spring Conference in Moab.  This conference included information on legal issues regarding public meetings, as well as information on newly enacted legislation requiring the taping of all public meetings.

 

LAND USE ISSUES DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock stated that it will be necessary to become more familiar with the laws regarding land use as this issue has become a focal point and is receiving a lot of discussion.  There is continued legislative changes to these laws and we need to be diligent in making sure we are complying with these changes.

 

EMERGENCY SERVICES DISCUSSION –

POLICE/FIRE COMBINATION CONTRACT WITH BALLARD

 

Ballard Town has requested information from Roosevelt City on providing police service as well as fire service to their community.  City Manager Brad Hancock will work to prepare information that can be relayed to Ballard regarding their request.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack reported that the Airport Board will be meeting this Thursday.

Vaun Ryan reported on his assignment regarding the Main Street Coordinator position.  Vaun stated that many businesses aren’t aware of the purpose of this position.

Guy Coleman reported that the flowers will be planted on Main Street on May 18.  Guy also reported that Planning & Zoning will be reviewing and updating the zoning ordinance.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that UBIC planning is going well.  Dave also reported that the golf course fence has been installed by Moon Lake Electric personnel.

Robert Yack reported that we are in the midst of our city-wide cleanup campaign and will end this Saturday.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to go into an executive session to discuss property matters and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

 

_________________________________

Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

_________________________________

Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder