MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

May 8, 2007

 

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to appoint Councilman Robert Yack to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  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 Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Mayor Russell L. Cowan was excused.  Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack 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, Jean Liddell, Trent Willemin, Trent Jenkins, Kim Hales, Chris Jaussi, Roger Eschler, Preston Marx, Larry Nielsen, Connie Ellison, Mark Mitchell, Steve Puro, Andrea Hoschoner, Bob West, Cheryl Searly, Corinne Hullinger, Justin Johnson, and Ben Hendrson.

 

Opening prayer was given by Brad Hancock.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 17, 2007, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

46232

Burdick Paving

$203,870.00

45545

Burdick Paving

1,641.50

46226

Burdick Paving

106,700.00

46228

Burdick Paving

98,400.00

45669

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

52,576.50

45672

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

29,161.90

45623

Horrocks Engineers, Inc

8,997.10

45973

Zions First Nat'l Bank-Trust

4,230.00

45969

Zions First Nat'l Bank-Trust

1,250.00

44749

Dry Gulch Irrigation Company

2,695.75

46164

SCI Automation

3,463.95

46009

Mountainland Supply

1,695.02

46229

Mountainland Supply

4,773.00

46162

Mountainland Supply

1,449.25

46014

Mountainland Supply

1,423.79

46011

K & D Patching

910.00

46231

K & D Patching

650.00

44747

API Golf

750.00

46227

BBS Inc

690.00

46230

Poppoff Concrete Construction

785.00

46312

Ken's Custom Spraying

1,750.00

46177

Ken's Custom Spraying

600.00

46179

Eagle One

911.82

46216

State Of Utah PPS Communication

14,503.00

45991

RNI Industries Trucking

525.00

46181

Various

49,850.00

46182

Various

25,203.00

46076

IFA

3,053.40

46167

Wetco

554.50

46352

UBET

800.00

46165

R W Tapping

1,700.00

46168

Mountain States Supply

579.63

46093

RMT

694.99

45671

Mabey & Wright, LLC

4,535.00

45670

Tracy Monks Construction, Inc

25,352.50

46434

Kim Farley

1,406.00

46275

Earls Fence

10,091.00

46395

WintertonTransportation

936.00

46392

Phillips Turf Farms

3,528.00

46476

Diversifield Metal Fabricators

674.00

 

Joel Berrett

587.50

 

Utah Local Goverments Trust

4,031.74

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

3,292.50

 

Questar

1,638.16

 

Moon Lake Electric

15,090.60

 

K & K Sanitation

55,901.95

 

L C L Oil

8,887.09

 

UBTA Communication

2,346.52

 

UBET Cellular

      1,902.36

 

 

                                              Total

 

$767,039.02

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Council reviewed an out-of-city water request from Trent Willemin for a ¾” line in Lot 13 in Caroline Estates Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Council reviewed an out-of-city water request from Trent & Marianne Jenkins for property located at 1750 S. State Street one mile of road on right hand side.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FINAL PLAT APPROVAL – THE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION

 

Chris Jaussi came before Council to receive final approval for a plat for The Meadows Subdivision.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the final plat of The Meadows Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

LOT DIVISION – PRESTON MARX

 

Preston Marx is seeking approval to divide his property into two lots.  Larry Neilsen appeared on his behalf.  This property is located on Lagoon Street at about 900 West.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2007-219 – COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

 

Council reviewed Resolution 2007-219, a resolution adopting bylaws for the Duchesne County Council of Governments.  This Council consists of the Duchesne County commissioners and Mayors or representatives of all the cities and towns in Duchesne County.  They meet monthly and discuss collective interests.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve Resolution 2007-219.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ANIMAL SHELTER DISCUSSION – PCIB FUNDING

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that he has received encouragement from Duchesne County  Commissioners to pursue funding an animal shelter through a PCIB funding application.  The request will be in the amount of $400,000 in the form of a $200,000 grant and a $200,000 loan at 0% interest to construct a 50’ x 100’ metal building.  Mayor Pro Tem Robert Yack asked if any members of the public wished to comment.  A motion was made by Councilman Dave

Woolstenhulme to authorize Brad Hancock to proceed forward to prepare the grant application.  Motion seconded by Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Council directed that a meeting be set up with Duchesne County Commissioners to discuss the extent of their support for an animal shelter on the west end of Duchesne County.

 

GRADUATION NIGHT – USE OF CITY POOL FACILITIES

 

Andrea Hoschoner, Senior Class Historian, came before Council to request permission to use the city swimming pool facilities as part of the high school graduation night May 25 activities as has been done in previous years.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Lane Yack to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Robison Leasing from Gary Robison

                 Robison Construction, Inc. from Gary Robison

 

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed home occupation permits from the following:

 

                 Craig Zobell for Craig Zobell Construction

                 Larry Glines for Larry Glines Construction

                 Clate Miller for Silver Stock Construction

                 Junior Zubiate for Shelby Trucking, Inc.

 

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

 

ORDINANCE 2007-334 – REZONE R-R-1 TO RM-18

 

Council reviewed Ordinance 2007-334, an ordinance to rezone a R-R-1 zone to RM-18 for property behind the Stoneridge Apartments.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve Ordinance 2007-334 to rezone property from R-R-1 to RM-18. Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  Council requested for future zone changes that they be shown on a map where the zone change would apply.

 

ADULT PAROLE & PROBATION AGREEMENT

 

Cheryl Searle was unable to attend.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that with the expansion of the AP&P facility it will require negotiating a new contract.  The current amount paid is $.75 per square foot and Ms. Searle expressed a desire to continue paying the same amount per foot.  Research has shown that the going rate is presently $1.00 per square foot.  Roosevelt City is also currently providing the custodial services.  Ms. Searle will be approaching Council in June to negotiate a price and ratify a new contract.

 

BASIN ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTATION

 

Basin Arts Council President Corinne Hullinger came before Council to talk about the current status and future goals of the group.  Other members of the Arts Council also attended.  A musical presentation was given by the The Saxaphone Sextet.  Mrs. Hullinger stated that they are a non-profit organization working under the Duchesne County Chamber umbrella and asked if ZAP taxes could be given to the Arts Council to assist them in providing programs to the community.  Council was given a list of the activities they would like to pursue.  Council will discuss this request for funding and decide on the amount the city can give the Arts Council.  After further discussion, council agreed to give the Basin Arts Council $15,000.00 for events held in Roosevelt City.  Furthermore, events were not to be in conjunction with or have a connection to school district events, must be utilized within the city and the officers must give a quarterly report to the elected body of the city.

 

INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE DISPATCH AGREEMENT

 

Council has been asked to approve the Interlocal Cooperative Dispatch Agreement.   After review, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to approve this agreement.  Motion seconded by Councilman Lane Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GALLOWAY FARM SEWER SERVICE COMMITMENT DISCUSSION

 

Bob West approached Council about being able to access city sewer services prior to finalization of the annexation process on this property so construction can begin on nine proposed homes along State Street.  It was stated that if this request were considered, extending the city sewer to service this new construction must be done under the regulations required by the city with the understanding that annexation will be actively pursued.  Council took this request under advisement.  After further

discussion, council concurred that it was not in the best interest of the city to circumvent the existing policy of providing this service outside of city limits and that the annexation process would have to be completed so this property is in the legal boundaries of Roosevelt City in order to provide the requested services.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme 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 Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COUNCIL BUDGET RETREAT MEETING

 

Council will hold the budget retreat meeting next Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack reported that he attended an Airport Board Meeting.

Vaun Ryan reported that

Guy Coleman reported that the flowers will be in next Tuesday for Main Street.

Dave Woolstenhulme didn’t have anything to report.

Robert Yack didn’t have anything to report.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder