MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

June 10, 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 Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, Vaun Ryan, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Lane Yack was excused.  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, Jean Liddell, Roger Eschler, Justin Johnson, Michael Jorgensen, William Cook, Sherm Richens, Paul Loughton, Connie Neal, David Neal, Jean Eldredge, Burr Eldredge, Rick Harrison, LouAnn Heaton, Kevin Heaton, Suelyn Heaton, Robert Abercrombie, Teresa Harmston, Brian Keghin, Cole Hancock, Craig Labrum, and Lori Teem.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman Vaun Ryan.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 27, 2008, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Matthew Jorgensen came before Council seeking authorization to purchase an out-of-city water connection for Lot 9 located in Stonegate Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Matthew Jorgensen representing Jorgensen Construction came before Council seeking authorization to purchase an out-of-city water connection for Lot 20 located in Northtown Subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

                                   

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

                 Tony Thacker for NAPA

                 Terry Rohrer for Blackeyed Susan’s

 

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

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed home occupation permits from the following:

 

                 William Bowling for Hardcore Trucking, Inc.

                 Tiffany Ivie for Precious Memory Productions

 

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

 

APPRECIATION PLAQUE FOR TERRY ROHRER

 

Mayor Russell L. Cowan presented a plaque to Terry Rohrer in appreciation for her work in organizing a cleanup campaign along Highway 40 for the second year.  This was a very successful event and Mayor Cowan and Council Members wanted her to know her community service is appreciated.

 

WATER BILL COMPLAINT

 

Bill Cook came before Council to acknowledge the need for the $2.00 monthly charge that has been added to his utility bill for storm drain management.   Mr. Cook then stated that although he does not like more taxes, he wondered if money could be charged monthly to improve the condition of the roads as they are not in good condition.  Mr. Cook was informed that this next year’s budget includes additional funding for road work and the problem has become worse because of the winter conditions this year.

 

SHERM RICHENS LOT SPLIT REQUEST

 

Sherm Richens came before Council to request permission to split a 4.88 acre piece of property he owns.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to approve this lot split request.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2008-350

SPLIT MOUNTAIN/DAN SOUTHWICK ANNEXATION

 

This public hearing was scheduled to receive public input regarding Ordinance 2008-350, an ordinance authorizing annexation of property owned by Split Mountain.  The only comments from the public were to ask the location of this property.  A motion was made by Councilman Vaun

Ryan to approve Ordinance 2008-350.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  In order for this annexation to be completed, it must be presented to and approved by the State of Utah through the Lieutenant Governors office and filed with Duchesne County.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2008-349

RV PARK REGULATIONS

 

This public hearing was scheduled to receive public input regarding Ordinance 2008-349, an ordinance updating the existing RV park ordinance.  Public comments included a request to explain the changes in this ordinance which included paving the streets, providing concrete pads for the trailers, and lighting.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to approve Ordinance 2008-349.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 2008-347

VACATE STREET AT MOUNTAIN VALLEY TRAILER PARK

 

This public hearing was scheduled to receive public input regarding Ordinance 2008-347, an ordinance seeking to vacate an unused city street in Mountain Valley Trailer Park. This dedicated street has never been used as a public thoroughfare.  Further information was given that included the need for the city to maintain a right-of-way to the gulch, as well as there being a sewer line in that area.  Due to these factors, Council discussed the need to deny this request.  The city will take steps to upgrade this area as it remains the city’s responsibility.  A request was made that the trailer park be able to use 10 feet of the right-of-way.  Mayor Cowan stated that this would not be in the best interest of either the city or the park owner.  Kevin Heaton stated that he is opposed to increasing the size of this trailer park because of concerns with the conditions.  It was explained that the only issue at this hearing is vacating the street, which was denied.

 

MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY

PUBLIC HEARING – ANIMAL CONTROL

 

Mayor Cowan stated that the purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input regarding issuance of the Municipal Building authority $200,000 taxable lease revenue bonds and any potential economic impact that improvements to be financed with proceeds of bonds may have on the private sector.  There were no public comments.

 

UINTAH BASIN MEDICAL CENTER

REQUEST TO VACATE STREET

 

Hospital Administrator Brad LeBaron came before Council to discuss the need to vacate a street so the Medical Center can continue with their expansion plans and the fact that the UBMC has purchased a number of the homes on that street for their expansion plans.  The road is located at

200 West between 300 and 400 North.  In a previous action, Council directed that a cul-de-sac be put in to assist in the traffic concerns for the home owners in that area, but due to the change in ownership of most of the homes, Mr. LeBaron is asking that the commitment to put in a cul-de-sac be withdrawn.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Robert Yack to schedule a public hearing to vacate this street.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – FY ’07-08

ROOSEVELT CITY BUDGET REOPENING

 

Mayor Cowan stated that this public hearing is to receive input from the public regarding the FY ’07-08 budget adjustment needs.  Finance Director Justin Johnson explained that this requires reopening the city budget for FY ’07-08.  This is necessary to adjust our income levels on the revenue and offset any unseen expenses.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Vaun Ryan to reopen the budget and approve the adjustments as recommended by Finance Director Justin Johnson.  Motion seconded by Councilman Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – FY ’08-‘08

ROOSEVELT CITY BUDGET

 

Mayor Cowan stated that this public hearing is to receive input from the public regarding the FY ’08-09 budget.  Finance Director Justin Johnson went through the budget and explained a number of areas.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Guy Coleman to approve the FY ’08-’09 budget as presented.  Motion seconded by Councilman Vaun Ryan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TRUCK ORDINANCE DISCUSSION

 

Police Chief Rick Harrison came before Council and reported that when the truck ordinance was passed, no fine amount was established for non compliance.  Because of this, it has been left up to the judge to decide on an appropriate fine amount.  Council directed that rather than change the ordinance, the police officers should use their discretion in issuing citations.

 

GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

 

Golf Superintendent Craig Labrum stated that 360 man hours have been spent this spring on repairing sprinkler head problems caused by the higher pressure created from the Sandwash water system we are now using.  Craig introduced Bryan Keghin who is an irrigation specialist in golf courses.  Mr Keghin stated that the current system is inadequate and out-dated and needs to be replaced.  When asked what this might cost, Council was told it would be around $2 million.  In the meantime, Greenskeeper Cole Hancock will have to deal with the problems.

 

WATER READING COMPLAINT

 

Lori Teem came before Council expressing concern with the bill she received for their winter water useage.  She stated the reading was astronomically high and her bill was over $800.  Lorie reported that they had checked everything they could to see if there was a leak and found no evidence that there was.  She acknowledged that the water seems to have gone through the meter, but she couldn’t understand that if it did so, they should have noticed something.  She also reported that there was more water shown going through their meter during this time that even the highest useage in the summer which didn’t make any sense to her, even with leaving the tap running to avoid freezing, as instructed by Roosevelt City.  Council told her the Water Department would look into this matter.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

49191

Burdick Paving

$325,935.99

49069

Mabey, Wright & Jamess. LLC

11,249.61

49175

Vernal City Corporation

13,178.00

49192

Pelorus

2,500.00

49196

PEC Corporation

30,371.61

49198

Dell

1,818.70

49404

LN Curtis

4,860.00

49197

Allred’s Yard and Garden

5,720.00

49039

K & D Patching

1,260.00

49214

Tri County Concrete

1,007.50

49453

Mountainland Supply Company

1,223.75

49216

Poppoff Concrete Construction

1,735.00

49359

Grand Junction Pipe

1,299.94

47420

Hy-Ko Supply

3,419.85

49009

Simplex Grinnell

1,246.50

49233

Sunrise Environmental Scientific

718.85

49190

Duchesne County

3,750.00

49432

Safety Supply & Sign Co.

548.16

49357

Turf Equipment & Irrigation

814.10

49386

K.D. Excavating Inc.

560.00

49211

Questar

767.78

49356

Big O Tire

971.58

49199

Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.

1,258.94

49171

Kim Farley

1,540.00

49557

Children's Justice Center

800.00

49459

Allred’s Yard and Garden

2,100.00

49334

R W Tapping, Inc

2,812.00

49333

Mountain States Supply

5,467.88

49337

Mountainland Supply Company

6,180.86

49336

Thatcher Company

691.12

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

4,617.50

 

Moon Lake Electric Association

15.355.17

 

Questar Gas

1,255.60

 

K & K Sanitation

   55,331.56

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$497,012.38

 

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Vaun Ryan had nothing to report.

Guy Coleman had nothing to report.

Dave Woolstenhulme had nothing to report.

Robert Yack had nothing to report.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Dave Woolstenhulme to go into an executive session to discuss matters of litigation and at the end of the discussion, return back into regular session.  Motion seconded by Councilman Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

 

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder