MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

June 24, 2003

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Lloyd Burton. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Beverly Hansen, Sterling Rees, Russ Cowan, Larry Murray, and John Gardner present. 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, Mondi Taylor, Steven Nichols, Adrion Walker, Lee Rockwood, Darlene Garrison, Charles Gray, Bernard Lucero, and Mike Davis.

 

The opening prayer was given by Larry Murray.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Sterling Rees to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 2003, after revision.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

36824

 

Secrest Consulting

 $   1,152.00

 

36916

 

Tracy Monks Const

1,940.00

 

36615

 

Airco Heating

1,565.00

 

36823

 

Mountainland Supply

734.92

 

36821

 

Rod Mund-Water Well Serv.

4,000.00

 

37132

 

Badger

750.00

 

37239

 

Grand Junction Pipe

779.03

 

36213

 

Life Saver's Inc.

5,148.00

 

36999

 

Basin Builders

1,065.09

 

36124

 

Mountainland

3,135.14

 

37046

 

Intermountain Farmers Assn.

662.54

 

36673

 

Ross Equipment

14,469.76

 

36700

 

Ross Equipment

4,160.00

 

37259

 

Rain Dance

570.00

 

36919

 

LaMar Long Plumbing

1,169.40

 

37261

 

JF Excavating

4,647.00

 

36897

 

Royal Utility Supply

1,805.00

 

36900

36899

37130

37337

 

Rasmussen Concrete

Rasmussen Concrete

Mountainland Supply

LCL Oil

4,000.00

95,959.00

868.00

1,056.80

37353

 

Moon Lake Electric

11,125.00

37354

 

Clifford Zufelt

32,000.00

36822

 

Thatcher Company

914.51

37343

 

Allred's Yard & Garden

679.60

37339

 

Intermountain Farmers Assn.

1,697.18

37329

 

Red Man Pipe

611.64

37401

 

Horrocks Engineers

6,981.53

36550

 

M & J Aero Service

600.00

 

 

Cindy Barton-Coombs, Attorney

790.00

 

 

Joel D. Berrett, Attorney

1,087.50

 

 

Questar Gas

         964.08

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Total Expenditures             

$205,363.71

 

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT – INTRODUCTION

 

Fire Chief Lee Rockwood introduced two new members of the Fire Department to City Council.  These individuals are replacing Mike Labrum and Ken Fenn following their resignation.  They are Steve Nichols and Adrion Walker.

 

FINAL PAY REQUEST & CHANGE ORDER –

LAGOON STREET

 

City Manager Brad Hancock presented Council with the Final Pay Request and a Change Order on the Lagoon Street project.  Council discussed the fact that the contract is between Roosevelt City and Mitchell Construction and that Staker Paving was contracted by Mitchell Construction to fulfill the contract.  After discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner to approve these items.   Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

AIRPORT ENGINEERING AGREEMENT

 

Council reviewed a contract with Armstrong Consultants to do our airport engineering work.  After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to retain the services of Armstrong Consultants.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.  City Manager Brad Hancock reported that Armstrong Consultants is one of the most qualified organizations in the western states to work with on improving our airport.

 

PROPERTY REQUEST FOLLOW UP – BRYON MURRAY

 

Bryon Murray reported that he had visited the college as suggested in our last meeting and stated that he was told that the college could not donate property for an indoor swimming pool.  Bryon previously asked if Roosevelt City would donate property to this project and was again asking if Roosevelt would do so.  Bryon stated that he was going to contact the school district to see if they had property by one of the schools.  If the school district was unable or unwilling to donate property then he would need help from the city.  Council asked Bryon Murray who he felt should take responsibility for maintaining and operating such a facility.  Bryon stated that his non profit organization called Wolf Pack would be willing to do so and in fact as an organization for the disabled, might be in the best position to get funding.  Council Member Larry Murray asked if Bryon Murray would consider covering the existing pool which would cost considerably less than constructing an entirely new pool at a different location.  Bryon Murray expressed a willingness to entertain any suggestions.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that the only suitable property the city had would south of Constitution Park and perhaps several acres of property at this location could be set aside for a period of time to see if Bryon Murray’s efforts  to build a Disability Center with an indoor swimming pool could come to fruition.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to set aside up to two acres of land at Constitution Park for a period of five years for the organization called Wolf Pack to construct an indoor swimming pool contingent upon their demonstrating ability to meet the operation and maintenance expenses.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.  Bryon asked for a Council representative to participate in a dunking booth at a fundraising activity scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2003. That is pending the schedule of the council but maybe a city employee could also participate in the booth.

 

UINTAH BASIN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS –

VOLUNTEER CENTER PRESENTATION

 

Darlene Garrison came before Council to explain an effort she is involved in to have a volunteer center in our community.  Darlene explained that she has been involved in volunteer services for a number of years and feels there needs to be an avenue for individuals if they have a desire to volunteer.  The center would be a clearing house for information and projects.  Uintah Basin Association of Governments has committed to provide office space in their new building.  Darlene also reported that a 211 telephone information line will also be coming into our area and will be the first rural area to provide this service. 

 

AWARDS PRESENTATION

 

Charles Gray and Bernard Lucero came before the council and presented an award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars recognizing Roosevelt City’s cemetery in flying flags honoring Veterans at times of funerals, Memorial Day and other special occasions.  Mr. Gray also commended our city for the beauty and grooming of the cemetery.  Council Member Russ Cowan commended Council Member Beverly Hansen for being involved in this effort of making sure the flags are in place on holidays and veterans funerals.  The council also instructed Brad Hancock to express their appreciation to Cemetery Section Eric.

 

FINAL FY 2004 BUDGET ADOPTION

 

Finance Director Mike Davis asked for approval of the Final FY 2004 budget.  Mike reported that insurance coverage for employees health plans will remain the same as last year.  Council Member Larry Murray asked that employees be given notice to prepare for decreased benefits or

to be asked to participate in paying part of the premium next year as the cost to provide insurance has increased substantially.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve the budget as presented.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FINAL FY 2004 REDEVELOPMENT BUDGET ADOPTION

 

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to go into a Redevelopment meeting.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Finance Director Mike Davis asked for approval of the Final FY 2004 Redevelopment budget.    After discussion, motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this budget.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mayor Lloyd Burton called the regular Council Meeting back into session

 

FINAL FY 2003 REVISED BUDGET ADOPTION

 

Finance Director Mike Davis asked for approval of the Final FY 2003 Revised Budget.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this budget as presented.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

 

Council reviewed a business license application from Phillip Harmston for Jay’s Night Club.

After review and discussion, a motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Sterling Rees.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT

 

After reviewing an agreement submitted by Nextel, Council expressed concern over a number of provisions and were not prepared to take action at this time.  This agreement needs to be reviewed and discussed with Nextel representatives.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Russ Cowan to go into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Lloyd Burton called the regular council meeting back into session.

 

GOLF COURSE

 

A motion was made by Russ Cowan to streamline the responsibilities at the Golf Course by authorizing the Greens Superintendent to work directly under the supervision of the City Manager and no longer work under the Parks and Recreation Department.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Russ Cowan – Russ reported that he has concerns with a newspaper article quoting Senator Beverly Evans stating that it was time for rural water rights to be transferred to urban areas.  Council would like clarification of this comment from Senator Evans.  Russ also asked about the disposal of the street lights that are being replaced on Main Street as Mr. Cowan, as well as Mark Stewart are interested in purchasing some of them.

Beverly Hansen – Beverly reported that she had received a citizen inquiry as to why the lights on the basketball court at the Old Park are on at 2:30 a.m.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that they should not be on and that the police officers are to turn them off no later than midnight.  Beverly also reported that Joan Samuals has concerns about questionable activities at the old cement plant at 300 East 200 South.  Brad said he would follow up and see that it is looked into.  Mrs. Samuals also said that property behind Mountain Air Gas is unsightly and needs to be cleaned up.  Beverly also asked that research be done into the utility bill of Helen Wymer.  Mrs. Wymer, who lives at 410 Roosevelt Circle, has been paying the minimum water bill for the past couple of years.  Mrs. Wymer stated that she had recently received a bill for just over $500 even though she has paid the amount of the bill sent to her by the city monthly.   She was told the city had not been reading her meter because it was broken.  City Manager Brad Hancock will check into this.  Beverly has also received phone calls from several residents in the same neighborhood wondering why their water bills are identical at $80, when their properties aren’t the same size.  Beverly stated that she has also received a bill in that same amount.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder