MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

June 7, 2005

 

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, Justin Johnson, Jeraldine Hanson, Shiela Johnson, Tiffany Gooding, Geoff Liesik, and Inez Anderton.

 

Opening prayer was given by Dave Woolstenhulme.

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting of March 29, 2005, stood approved after a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to accept them after revision.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

Purchase orders stood approved after a motion was made by Councilman Murray to authorize the following purchase orders.

 

 

41686

Winterton Transportation

$     510.00

41439

Caselle Inc.

1,500.00

41471

Mountainland Supply

1,746.34

41587

Tri County Concrete

1,488.42

41589

Rasmussen Concrete

22,448.50

41586

Simplex Grinnell

1,008.00

41527

HY-KO Supply

2,984.57

41486

Ross Equipment

1,255.46

41493

Century Equipment

1,468.19

41539

Pool & Patio

604.75

41590

Chuck Mitchell

10,000.00

41421

Freedom Mailing

753.06

41685

Tri  County Concrete

3,860.00

41648

Rocky Mountain  Turf

968.49

41169

LCL Oil

5,045.56

 

Moon Lake Electric

14,258.59

 

Cellular One

1,104.10

 

Allred & McClellan

3,115.00

 

K & K Sanitation

37,859.79

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$111,978.82

 

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a Home Occupation Permit from Marvin Wood for Shelmar Industries.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this permit as requested.   Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

2005 SAFETY SIDEWALK CONTRACT

 

Council reviewed the 2005 Safety Sidewalk contract between Roosevelt City and Utah Department of Transportation.  After review, a motion was made by Councilman Yack to authorize the Mayor to sign this contract.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

UTILITY PROJECTS PIPE BID TABULATION

 

Council reviewed bids received to supply pipe for utility projects on 200 North and for the new Junior High area.  The low bid was from Ferguson Company in the amount of $272,202.00.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to accept Ferguson as the low bidder and authorize Mayor Sullivan to sign the contract.  Motion seconded by Councilman Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 2005-224 – VACATE RODEO DRIVE STREET

 

City Manager Brad Hancock explained that since the road that had been dedicated going east and west located directly south of Stewart’s Thriftway has been vacated by Roosevelt City, it may be necessary to pass an ordinance legalizing the vacating of this road.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize publishing for a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2005-224, vacating this Rodeo Drive street if it is found to be necessary.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AIRPORT PROJECT BID AWARD

 

Council reviewed a bid for work to relocate a road to be out of the airport clear zone area on property recently purchased.  Federal Aviation Administration requirements dictated that clear zones be established around airports for security purposes.  Only one bid was received and was from Burdick Paving in the amount of $389,661.50.  Roosevelt City will have to pay five percent of the project costs or from $18,000 to $19,000.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Yack to accept the bid as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

OUTSIDE CITY WATER SHARES TRADED FOR WATER

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that a new state law requires that irrigation water shares traded for culinary water shares must now get prior approval of the irrigation company.  It is presumed that if Roosevelt City uses the irrigation water shares in the secondary water system, it will not be necessary to obtain the irrigation company’s approval.  A motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme that Roosevelt City require shares of water with the current value of that class and enough shares to equal the value of the outside-of-city connection fee.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  After discussion, Mayor Sullivan called for a vote.  All Council Members voted Nay.  Motion is denied.

 

PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 2005-323

COTTONWOOD CREEK DISCONNECT

 

After Mayor Sullivan asked if there were any comments from the public and there were none, a motion was made by Councilman Murray to approve Ordinance No. 2005-323 which disconnects the majority of the Cottonwood Creek Subdivision from Roosevelt City boundaries.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CORRECTIVE AND CURRATIVE DEED

RUSSELL AUTOMIVE DEED

 

It is necessary to make a correction to the deed previously issued to Russell Automotive Restoration, Inc. and recorded with Duchesne County.  It was discovered that this additional deed is needed to make corrections to differences in land descriptions so they will reflect their actual locations.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize Mayor Sullivan to sign this  corrective deed.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

REDEVELOPMENT MEETING

 

A motion was made by Councilman Yack to go into a Redevelopment Meeting to discuss budget then at its conclusion, go back into the regular City Council meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilman Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – FY 2005-06

FINAL REVELOPMENT BUDGET

 

Finance Director Justin Johnson stated that there is no change in the Redevelopment Budget for FY 2005-06 from the one submitted for review at the last Redevelopment meeting.  After discussion, a motion was made by Guy Coleman to approve the Redevelopment budget as presented.   Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – FY 2005-06

FINAL ROOSEVELT CITY BUDGET

 

Finance Director Justin Johnson stated that there were no changes in the budget totals from the last public meeting.  While there was no change in the total amount funded, it has been determined that two police cruisers will be replaced by purchasing buyback vehicles instead of purchasing one new cruiser.  It was also noted that this year our medical insurance increase is costing us 10% less than industry averages.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to approve the FY 2005-06 Roosevelt City budget as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WATER DRAINAGE PROBLEM – SHIELA JOHNSON

 

Shiela Johnson came before Council seeking an answer to the water problem she is experiencing at her home located at 100 North 440 West just east of Suncreek Apartments.  She is extremely concerned that she has had water in her basement and around her home for the past three years and stated that now there are mosquitoes breeding, algae in the water, a bad smell, a bad taste in her drinking water, and her homes foundation and driveway are cracking and she wonders if the problem can possibly be due to a broken water pipe.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that due to construction of the new junior high, a new sewer line will have to be installed and the old sewer line can then be dedicated to be used as a drain line which should help with the drainage problems in her area, but it will take approximately one year for this to take place.  Ms. Johnson stated that two years ago the city had installed a pump in that area that helped keep the water out of her home and wondered if that could be done again.  Brad stated that he would speak with the city crews to see what could be done.  Ms. Johnson was accompanied to the meeting by one of her neighbors who is also experiencing water problems in her basement, but not to the same degree as Ms. Johnson.  It was explained that this particular area has always had a drainage problem and that due to the excess rainfall and the fact that there has been so much development in this area, it is causing drainage problems.  Councilman Murray stated to Mr. Hancock that the council had concerns with the odor in the drinking water and asked that the water be checked for contamination and to have the cities water and street department evaluate the water conditions in her yard and see if there could be a broken line in that area and if possible see if a sump and pump could be installed to ease the problem.

 

200 NORTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISCUSSION

 

Duchesne County has notified Roosevelt City that they have abandoned their plans to tie the Bluebell Road into the Neola Highway due to the cost of such a project.  Instead they are planning to upgrade the roads from Ostler Corner south to the new Airport Road and south to Highway 40 and improving 200 North east to the city limits.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize that City Manager Brad Hancock write a letter for the Mayor to sign to the Commissioners stating Roosevelt City’s support and willingness to cooperate with their plans.  Motion seconded by Councilman Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

JULY 4th DISCUSSION

 

Mayor Sullivan asked if Council would consider expanding the July 4th festivities.  Due to events in other communities City Council had previously decided not to hold a parade but instead to have a patriotic program and fireworks at Constitution Park.  Mayor Sullivan asked that Council reconsider their position and do more for the 4th of July in an effort to promote Roosevelt City.  A Councilman has had the responsibility of organizing this event in the past and Council discussed the need to have a strong community volunteer effort involved for these kinds of activities to be effective.  There is not enough time to do anything different for this year’s July 4th event, but if a volunteer would come forward in the future and organize a volunteer group, Council would consider expanding our celebration.

 

MAIN STREET PLANTERS

 

Councilman Coleman stated that he would like to increase the number of planters on Main Street.  This could be done by purchasing additional planters each year until we had the number of planters we wanted.  City Manager Brad Hancock will check into this and order the planters.  This will be funded from council discretionary funds. Councilman Coleman suggested purchasing twelve planters per year.  Councilman Coleman asked the status of the proposal made by Wendell Robert regarding having juvenile offenders work off fines by doing work for Roosevelt City, as working to maintain the Main Street planters would be a good project for them.  City Manager Hancock said he would check with Mr. Roberts and report back to the council.

 

ROOSEVELT CITY STORM WATER MASTER PLAN

 

City Manager Brad Hancock stated that storm water is becoming an increasing problem.  Roosevelt City’s proposed master plan recommends increasing utility rates by $3.00 per month and adding $800 to building permits to cover the costs involved in solving the storm drain problems.  Council discussed Brad’s comments and a number of concerns were raised.  This will be discussed further at a future meeting time when Council has time to review the Storm Water Master Plan.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor                                    

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder