MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

April 29, 2008

 

 

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, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  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, Geoff Liesik, Roger Eschler, Toni Ansel, Ben Ansel, Gordon Snow, Pauline Merrell, Stephen Merrell, Jason Uresk, Byron Gibson, Howard Gibson, Dave Ross, and John Weed.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Robert Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

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

 

OUT-OF-CITY SEWER & WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

 

Jason Uresk came before Council asking to connect to city sewer and water for his property located in Northtown Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Vaun Ryan to approve this request.  Motion was seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST

                                   

Stoney Anderton has requested an out-of-city water connection on property that currently cannot be serviced because the main line is not close enough to the property.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to deny this request due to the city’s main line not being extended far enough to service this area.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PAVING REQUEST – LAGOON FROM 10TH TO 11TH WEST

 

Ben Ansel came before Council asking what can be done about paving Lagoon from 10th to 11th West.  Ben stated that the dust has become a terrible problem.  Mayor Cowan stated that while it is recognized to be a problem, the city cannot financially blacktop this area at this time.  Rotomill was suggested as a solution in the meantime.  Mayor Cowan asked that future requests be accompanied with cost estimates.  Closing the road was also discussed as an option.  It was also suggested that the neighbors get together and discuss participating in an SID.

 

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – STEVE MERRILL

 

Steve Merrell came before Council to discuss an Eagle Scout project.  The project is putting the fire hydrants in Roosevelt on GPS.  Councilman Robert Yack, who is also a firefighter, stated that this would be very useful to the fire department.  A motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve this project.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION

 

This matter was discussed at the previous council meeting.  This agreement has been entered into with other jurisdictions and allows the Section 8 vouchers to be used throughout the county wherever needed.  A motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve Mayor Cowan signing this agreement.  Motion seconded by Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL –

UINTAH SHADOWS SUBDIVISION PHASE I

 

Byron Gibson came before Council asking for final approval of Uintah Shadows Subdivision Phase I.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Uintah Shadows Subdivision final plat.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ELDREDGE FARMS SUBDIVISION UTILITIES DISCUSSION

 

John Wood and David Ross came before Council asking if Roosevelt would be willing to provide sewer and water service to their subdivision project.  Their project will be constructed in both Roosevelt City and Ballard Town.  They stated that Ballard has requested that the City put in writing what Roosevelt would be willing to do.  They stated that Ballard has indicated that Ballard may not be able to provide services for the development within Ballard.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-348

DECLARATION OF EXCESS PROPERTY

 

Council reviewed Ordinance No. 2008-348, an ordinance declaring certain real property located on the corner of 300 East 200 South to be surplus and selling the same as allowed and provided by law.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve Ordinance No. 2008-348, an ordinance declaring real property, located on the corner of 300 East 200 South to be surplus and selling the same as allowed and provided by law.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                                    Exterran Energy Solutions, L.P. from Kendall Murphy

                                    Multi-Chem Group, LLC from Jorge Velande

                                   

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

 

ULCT ANNUAL MEETING VOTER REPRESENTATIVE

 

Council was asked to designate a voter representative for Roosevelt City at the Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Meeting.  City Manager Brad Hancock is on the ULCT Board of Directors and Council directed that Brad be the city’s representative.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

Big O ire

Horrocks Engineering, Inc.

$24,298.34

49052

Dry Gulch Irrigation Company

3,196.13

47322

Windrive Wireless

2,727.04

48899

Kim Farley

1,800.00

48822

K & D Patching

1,072.00

48745

K & D Patching

7,217.00

48742

Mountainland Supply Company

5,179.32

48713

Mountainland Supply Company

1,180.46

48821

Burdick Paving

1,346.06

48588

Eagle One

879.40

48589

Eagle One

948.46

48795

API

875.00

48796

ULGT

1,150.00

48525

Back Country Tree Service

4,000.00

48978

John Wood Mobile Golf Services

5,120.32

48938

Big O Tire

960.66

48896

ProForce Law Enforcement

1,015.40

48830

Utah Jazz

5,399.00

49054

Wells Fargo Remittance Center

666.00

48829

Junior Hicks

2,796.15

48799

USU

600.00

48798

Zions First Nat'l. Bank Trust

5,910.00

49076

Rocky Mountain Turf

10,424.00

49103

Rain Dance

1,942.66

48823

Mountainland Supply Company

800.00

49101

Mountainland Supply Company

847.40

48713

Mountainland Supply Company

579.74

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

4,192.50

 

Questar Gas

    1,751.31

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$98,874.35

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss property matters 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 reported that there will be a Chamber tour on May 6th which he will be attending.

Lane Yack reported that he had attended an Airport Board meeting.

Guy Coleman reported that at the last Planning and Zoning meeting, 12 new RV spaces were approved for Cody’s.  Guy also reported on the Main Street flower project.

Dave Woolstenhulme stated that the Bar J Wranglers will be at the Junior High on May 10th for a fund raiser for UBIC.

Robert Yack reported that the sidewalks on Main Street are dirty.  Council discussed that the merchants should be taking care of the area in front of their business, but while some already do, others do not. 

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

 

                                                                                    ATTEST:

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor                                           Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder