MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

May 4, 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 Larry Murray, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present. John Gardner 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, Shelby Jenkins, and Rod Harrison.

 

Opening prayer was given by Larry Murray.

 

MINUTES

 

The minutes of the meeting of April 20, 2004, were approved, after revision. 

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

38983

Ferguson Inc.

$     700.21

38984

Mountainland  Supply Co.

1,041.79

38840

Poppoff Concrete Const.

2,474.00

39131

State Of Utah

25,000.00

 

Cellular One

1,063.56

 

Joel D. Berrett, Attorney

662.50

 

K & K Sanitation

33,976.04

 

K & K Sanitation

3,407.40

 

McKeachnie & Allred, PC.

3,733.00

 

Moon Lake Electric

13,686.44

 

Iowa Tank Lines

767.75

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$98,775.98

 

YOUTH CITY COUNCIL FIREWORKS REPORT

 

Shelby Jenkins from the Youth City Council reported that they have been raising funds for additional fireworks and have collected $641.00 toward a goal of $1,000.00.  Roger Dart suggested that the API be approached because he was sure they would donate $250.00 toward this effort.

 

GREY HAWK SUBDIVISION PHASE II

 

Lance Denver and Roger Dart appeared before Council seeking approval for Phase II of Grey Hawk Subdivision, which has already been approved by Planning and Zoning.  A motion was made by Robert Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ROD HARRISON – COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE

 

Rod Harrison came before Council to discuss his campaign to run for Duchesne County Commissioner and introduce himself.  He is interested in the public lands issues.  He stated that he would like to have an influence on the growth of Duchesne County.

 

RESOLUTION 2004-206 –

DISSOLVING E-911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

 

Council reviewed Resolution 2004-206, a resolution dissolving the E-911 Interlocal Agreement signed with Duchesne County in 1991.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this resolution.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2004-316 –

QUASI PUBLIC ROADS AND PARKING AREAS

 

Council reviewed the final draft of Ordinance No. 2004-316, an ordinance allowing law enforcement in quasi public roads and parking areas with written permission from the property owners.  No one from the public wished to comment.  A motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve ordinance 2004-316.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

 

Council reviewed a business license application from Davie L. Montes for DJ Landscaping.  After review, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

STATE TAX COMMISSION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

PHONE TAX CHANGE

 

Roosevelt City has been assessing a franchise tax in the amount of 6% for phone land lines.  The Utah legislature has stated that we can no longer impose the 6% franchise fee because of cell phones and other technology.  The legislature has dictated that there will be 4% sales tax on all communication devices not just land lines.  A motion was made by Robert Yack to approve this agreement.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2004-318 –TELECOMMUNICATIONS

 

Council reviewed Ordinance No. 2004-318, an ordinance establishing a tax on the gross receipts of telecommunications service providers and setting the rate for such tax.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve advertising Ordinance No. 2004-319 for a public hearing.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF PUNCH PASS PRICING DISCUSSION

 

Brad Hancock reported on a recommendation from the Golf Advisory Board that the $180 price of our 20 round golf punch pass be reduced to $130 to give a price reduction per round from a season pass.  Vernal charges $130 for a punch pass.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve this reduction and approve an accountable number of these punch passes at the golf course.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF COURSE PROMOTION

 

Council reviewed post cards the Chamber of Commerce distributes to tourists and others asking information about the Uintah Basin.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve the Chamber to include two games of golf at the Roosevelt Golf Course for the price of one game of golf on postcards to promote our golf course.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ANNEXATION POLICY PLAN

 

Council discussed the process for enacting the Annexation Policy Plan.  The Planning and Zoning Board have begun their part of the process and have already held their first public meeting.  The next step is for them to hold a public hearing on June 1st.  After their public hearing, the City Council will need to schedule a public hearing.  After this final public hearing, Council can then officially adopt the plan.

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Guy Coleman – Guy reported that flowers have been ordered for the flower planters for Main Street along Highway 40.  On Saturday, May 15, there will be a group of volunteers that will prepare the planters for the flowers.  On Thursday, May 20, there will be approximately 15 to 20 youth that need service hours so they will plant the flowers.  They will begin at 6:00 p.m.

 

Guy also brought up a conflict of interest concern he has.  Guy stated that since he works for the Swimming Pool during the summers, he wondered if this created a conflict of interest.  Guy had received an opinion that it did not create a conflict of interest but he felt he needed to disclose his concern and asked that he be given a Conflict Disclosure Statement to sign.  The other Council Members agreed that it did not create a conflict of interest.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder