MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

June 10, 2003

Mayor Lloyd Burton could not attend this meeting. A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to appoint Sterling Rees to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Sterling Rees.

A roll call was taken which showed council members Beverly Hansen, Sterling Rees, Russ Cowan, Larry Murray, and John Gardner present. 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, Lezlee Whiting, Jean Liddell, Greg Page, Sr., Greg Page, Jr., Reed J. Page, Lorna Clegg, Byron Grant, Ron Powell, Jason Grant, Lee Rockwood, Roger Eschler, George Dean, Alan Joos, Bryon Murray, and Mike Davis.

The opening prayer was given by John Gardner.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 20, 2003, after revision. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASE ORDERS

A motion was made by John Gardner to approve the following purchase orders. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

36122		Raindance		$ 902.50
37041 3725203781 37152 36697 36939 36698 36610 36695 3688537085		Intermountain Farmer K & D Patching Mountainland Supply Darren Brady Freedom Mailing Cloyd Davis Horrocks Engineers George Dean L.C.L. Oil Royal Utility Supply Camelot K-9 Academy		503.24 708.00 1,126.80 550.00 712.64 1,821.09 5,941.80 894.72 3,615.81 535.00 1,000.00
63611 36124 37034 37180	Mountain States Lighting Mountainland Supply Intermountain Farmer Radio Shack		36,099.80 3,135.14 1,041.91 529.98
36994 36989 36545 35399 36547 37056 37032 37027 37026	Roosevelt Boy’s Baseball Roosevelt Boy’s Baseball Westech Fuel System Robison Construction, Inc. Pool N Patio D. Brad Hancock Smiley’s, Inc. McKeachnie & Allred Dan Wilcox, Golf Pro Intermountain Farmers Rocky Mountain Turf Grass Roots Aeration Cellular One MCI Moon Lake electric K & K Sanitation UBTA Communications UBET Cellular Questar Gas		3,000.00 250.00 607.54 1,058.00 540.90 3,400.00 1,932.29 4,915.65 1,955.02 502.64 765.07 2,250.00 1,052.35 771.28 16,144.95 33,078.92 1,777.46 704.40 1,127.17 $134,952.07

EAGLE SCOUT REPORT

Greg Page, Jr. and Reed J. Page came before Council to give a final report on their Eagle Scout Project. They refurbished the barricades and replaced the windsock at the airport. Total cost was $1,527.88. Council had authorized a budget of $1,800.00. The remainder of the project was funded with donations. They were commended on their efforts. Dr. Page reported that he had received calls from aviators complimenting this project.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT APPROVAL

Derrick Nielsen did not show up for his appointment.

STREET CLOSURE REQUEST –

NEIGHBORHOOD BARBEQUE

Lorna Clegg is requesting that between 400 and 500 South on 300 East on Roosevelt Circle be closed for a neighborhood barbeque on Thursday, July 24. Mrs. Clegg explained that there are so many new neighbors they decided to have a block party so everyone can become acquainted. Mrs. Clegg has talked with Police Chief Steve Hooley about proper barricades and reported that it has the support of the Police Department. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this request. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

Out-of-city water connection requests were received as follows:

Ron Powell – located at 888 North 1779 West Lot 5B Country Road Subdivision

Jason Grant – located at 888 North 1779 West Lot 6 Country Road Subdivision

Developer Byron Grant explained that he has two wells he would be using to supplement the water and requests a reduction in the $3,500 hookup fee. It was explained to Mr. Grant that the rate increase was due to increased monitoring requirement costs and the need to develop additional water sources and no reduction in the price could be considered. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve a request for out-of-city water connections for Mr. Powell and Mr. Grant at the current rate of $3,500 for each connection. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION AWARDS

Alan Joos from the Utah Fire & Rescue Academy presented certification awards for Firefighter I status to Roosevelt Fire Chief Lee Rockwood. Mr. Rockwood reported that every member of the Roosevelt Volunteer Fire Department has attained Firefighter I status except for one. Mr. Joos commended Roosevelt’s Volunteer Fire Department for their efforts in attaining this status.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-205 - E911 FUNDING

Council reviewed Resolution 2003-205, a resolution of the legislative body of Roosevelt City, providing for funding of 911 emergency telephone services within Roosevelt City. This resolution authorizes Uintah Basin Telephone to remit the amount they collect on phone bills for 911 services and remit it directly to Roosevelt City. It is currently being collected by Duchesne County. After discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to adopt Resolution No. 2003-205. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. 2003-310 –

UNIFORM CODES ORDINANCE

Mayor Pro Tem Sterling Rees asked if anyone from the public wished to comment on this ordinance. There were no comments. A motion was made by Russ Cowan to adopt Ordinance No. 2003-310, an ordinance amending the Roosevelt City code as amended; providing for the adoption of the 2000 International Fire Code, 2000 International Mechanical Code, 2002 International Plumbing Code, 2002 International Electrical Code. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE NO. 2003-311 – BACKFLOW PREVENTION

AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL

Council was asked to review Ordinance No. 2003-311, an ordinance for the prevention of backflow and cross-connection control of the Roosevelt municipal water system and set and advertise a public hearing on this ordinance. A motion was made by Larry Murray to advertise for a public hearing on this ordinance for the meeting scheduled for July 8. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE NO. 2003-312 – WATER SHARE FOR WATER SERVICE

Council was asked to review Ordinance No. 2003-312 dealing with exchanging irrigation water shares for Roosevelt City water service. After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to advertise for a public hearing. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

NATIONAL MAIN STREET MEETING REPORT

Public Works Director Roger Eschler and Street Superintendent George Dean reported on their attendance at the National Main Street Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Roger reported that he learned that it is important to keep the businesses you already have before looking for additional businesses for main street. Roger learned that shopping trends are changing away from malls and more toward catalog sales and internet sales which cities of our size can also participate in. More people are shopping specialty shops.

George reported that he attended a “Safe Streetscape” class and “Special Events” class. George also reported that it is important to have a good working relationship with the media.

REQUEST FOR CITY PROPERTY FOR

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL

Bryon Murray approached Council seeking a donation of city property for an indoor swimming pool. Bryon is working on a committee trying to get an indoor swimming pool for our community. Bryon is requesting four acres. Council commended Mr. Murray on his efforts. Council asked if a specific location had been designated. Mr. Murray reported that they did not have one. Council suggested that Mr. Murray also contact the Duchesne School District about property they own on East Lagoon Street by the high school and college since that area would be the most central. Roosevelt’s only property is at Constitution Park which is quite a distance from the center of town. Mr. Murray stated that it was an excellent suggestion and would follow up on it.

LAGOON STREET REPAIRS AND WARRANTY WORK

Roger Eschler reported on the repair work done on Lagoon Street. Mitchell Construction subcontracted the repair work to the company they sold their equipment to which is a subsidiary of Staker Paving Company. Horrocks Engineers is closely monitoring the overlay on this street and will have to give final approval before Roosevelt City will release the funds being held upon approval and acceptance of the road.

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Council reviewed a business license application for Quick Cash and Loans, Inc. from Kaleb Thomas and a Home Occupation Permit for Ken’s Custom Spraying from Kenneth Fenn. After discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve these applications. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

TENTATIVE FY 2003-2004 BUDGET PRESENTATION

Finance Director Mike Davis reported on the FY 2003-2004 Tentative Budget and asked for approval after Council had reviewed the budget. After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to accept the budget as presented. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion ensued regarding the purchase of a dump truck ($32,000), purchasing a truck from Moon Lake ($10,000) for the Maintenance Department, and purchasing new golf carts to upgrade our current fleet. It was suggested by Council Member Larry Murray that funds being held in the Public Treasurers Investment Fund be used for these purchases from the Prepaid Bond Account Set Aside since there was more money in this account than was needed. This fund will also be used to purchase meters for the Water Department in the amount of $35,000. A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to go into a Redevelopment Meeting. Motion seconded by Larry Murray. Motion carried unanimously.

TENTATIVE FY 2003-2004 REDEVELOPMENT BUDGET

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to accept the 2003-04 Tentative Redevelopment budget as presented. Motion seconded by Russ Cowan. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Sterling Rees called the regular council meeting back into session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Russ Cowan to go into an executive session to discuss a property matter. Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Sterling Rees called the regular Council meeting back into session.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Although Roosevelt was incorporated in 1915, it became a town in 1906. City Manager Brad Hancock proposed naming the planned park on Main Street “Centennial Park” as our Main Street project should be finished by 2006. Council liked this suggestion. Brad stated that it would be good to start on fundraising and forming a committee to work on this project. When completed, the Main Street Project will also include new sidewalks, curb, gutter and lighting on Main Street. This project begins at L & L then goes south along highway 40 to State Street by Alco.

COUNCIL CONCERNS

Sterling Rees – Sterling reported that he had been asked by Mrs. _ Olsen to address a weed problem at 50 North 488 East caused by her neighbors. Council discussed that this is a city-wide problem.

Beverly Hansen – Beverly stated that the weeds around planters on Main Street and in the sidewalk on Lagoon Street need to be taken care of. City Manager Brad Hancock said he would pass this information along.

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by John Gardner. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder