MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

June 27, 2006

 

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 Lane Yack, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Vaun Ryan 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, Tenisha Freston, Justin Freston, Nanette Newbold, Brooke Barker, Jean Liddell, Dan Southwick, and Vincent Torrey.

 

Opening prayer was given by Councilman R. Yack.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 13, 2006, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

ck#18900

Conely Co.

$      610.00

ck#18949

Pool N Patio Swimmer's Source

788.20

ck#18956

Rocky's Place

837.00

ck#18908

Freedom Mailing

857.00

ck#18973

Turf Equipment & Irrigation

1,476.27

ck#18948

Pleasant Valley Sod

1,520.00

ck#18924

Jones Paint And Glass

1,792.22

ck#189717

He Hydro Engineering

3,306.82

ck#18925

K. D. Excavating

2,970.00

ck#18893

Big B Equipment

4,675.08

ck#18950

Poppoff Concrete Construction

13,752.00

ck#18919

Horrocks Engineers

15,901.68

43523

Rasmussen Concrete Construction

46,010.80

43849

Mountainland Supply

16,357.13

43850

Mountainland Supply

1,375.01

44326

High Country Plumbing

4,371.32

44244

Grand Junction Pipe

2,640.00

3525

Hy-Ko Supply Co

1,714.70

43675

Poppoff Concrete Construction

1,445.00

44327

Wood-N-Design

1,303.00

44070

Children's Justice Center

1,300.00

44328

Airco Heating & Cooling, Inc

        675.00

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$125,678.23

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Justin Freston came before council seeking an out-of-city water connection for property located on Page Bench.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed a business license application from Jeannette Larsen for Absolute Salon.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to approve this application. Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SEWER FARM PROPERTY EASEMENT CONCERN

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that there is a 4-acre parcel of property that is landlocked.  The purchasers of this property requested a temporary easement from the city through Roosevelt’s sewer lagoons to access this property to proceed with drilling a well until a permanent easement could be negotiated with Roosevelt.  There is an allegation that there is a legal easement already and only needs to be proven.  Brad explained that an easement would not be possible as the sewer lagoons needed to be protected and after Brad reviewed their paperwork, and it was reviewed by our legal counsel, there is no basis for a claim of an easement through the sewer lagoons. 

 

ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS MORATORIUM

 

Roosevelt City is updating the ordinance on adult oriented businesses.  This will take some time to develop and make sure all rights are protected.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to authorize a moratorium on adult oriented businesses within Roosevelt City for up to six months to provide adequate time to prepare a legally binding ordinance.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

UTAH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TRUST LIABILITY INSURANCE

 

Council reviewed Roosevelt City’s insurance loss ratio for the previous 21 years.  The loss ratio for 2005 is 6% and our highest loss ratio was 271% in 1995.  City Manager Brad Hancock has asked Council if they wished the limits to be increased from $2 million to $5 million for an increase of $11,000 in our annual premium.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to increase our liability insurance premium by $11,000 so Roosevelt could be insured up to $5 million.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DUCHESNE COUNTY LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

 

Lori Womack came before Council seeking Council approval to waive the swimming pool fee to the city’s swimming pool to celebrate success in the library’s summer reading program.  This event is scheduled for August 16.  A motion was made by Councilman R. Yack to waive the pool rental fee.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  This has been a continual program for the last several years.

 

ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM

 

Mayor Cowan reported that Myton Town Mayor Kathleen Cooper has expressed interest in joining Roosevelt City’s animal control efforts.  Roosevelt is planning to purchase property and build an animal shelter.  Council discussed the desire to have all entities in east Duchesne County participate in this effort to address animal control issues.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – SUNRISE KNOLLS

SUBDIVISION STREET PLAN REVIEW

 

Dan Southwick and Vince Terry were in attendance and are the developers of the Sunrise Knolls Subdivision.  Mayor Cowan asked if there were any comments from the public.  There were none.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman L. Yack to authorize the street plan for Phase II of Sunrise Knolls Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

DEVELOPER PERFORMANCE BOND/CASH BOND

 

City Manager Brad Hancock asked Council to review a letter prepared to inform developers with projects within Roosevelt City of the city’s position regarding performance of subdivision improvements.  The present ordinance requires 15% of the improvements bond be held over the 2-year performance period.  However, it is recommended that building permits be authorized prior to the improvements being finalized, but occupancy permits not be issued until improvements are installed.  Five percent would continue to be held until the 2-year performance period has passed.  Mayor Cowan has reviewed the letter and had several suggestions.  Brad will include these ideas.

 

PUBLIC HEARING – PCIB PROJECTS –

STREET UPGRADES & CONSTRUCTION

 

Mayor Cowan explained that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive public comment regarding the proposed application to the PCIB for funding to upgrade specific streets within Roosevelt City.  City Manager Brad Hancock explained that this is a nearly $7 million project to upgrade these streets even after the nearly $2,000,000 preparatory work the city has done. in Roosevelt.  This is an especially large request to the PCIB for funding, but it is hoped that these projects could be finalized before the cost to do them increases even more and the hope to get better bids with a larger project.  Mayor Cowan asked if there was any comment from the public.  There was none.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to authorize City Manager Brad Hancock to pursue the funding request from the Permanent Community Impact Board.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brad reported that the Impact Board members will be in Roosevelt on September 7 and 8 for their meeting.  This will be the best meeting at which the Mayor would present the application to the Impact Board.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

JULY 4TH THANK YOU

 

Councilman Woolstenhulme asked that Dave and Connie Neal, the 2006 July 4th Co-Chairs, be given a letter thanking them for their efforts and since they have volunteered their time to this cause also include a certification to dinner.  It was noted that they have continued to move forward with their planning in spite of the unfortunate accident experienced by Councilman Ryan that has made him unavailable as their contact with the city.  City Manager Brad Hancock reported that he has finally had contact with the company providing fireworks and they should be delivered soon.

 

COUNCIL REPORTS

 

Lane Yack had nothing to report.

Guy Coleman asked if the Juvenile Court youth work program could help maintain the flower pots on Main Street.

Dave Woolstenhulme expressed concern with the use of city golf carts at the API tournament by individual that are not golfing.  Golf Pro Craig Labrum said he would work on a solution

Robert Yack stated that Mosquito Abatement would like to hook onto the city water system.  Robert also reported that a citizen contacted him regarding a home at 4th East and 4th North that has a continual yard sale and wondered if there were any regulations regarding this.  Robert also asked that the city’s grave space costs be reviewed to make sure the prices are comparable with similar cemeteries.  Robert inquired about the cost of providing wholesale water to Neola and

stated that the Cedarview/Montwwell Water District will be comparing their cost of water from Roosevelt against our price to Neola.

 

SOCCER FIELD CONCERNS

 

Parks and Recreation Director Linden Dye reported to Council that he is concerned with the condition of the lawn north of the UBIC stage that has been used as a soccer field.  There has been increased useage due to recent soccer events as well as being used for practicing and with the constant use it is bad condition with many areas worn down to the soil.  Linden stated that in

addition to all the city youth leagues, a number of private adult teams have formed.  Linden stated that he feels the area needs to be vacated for a time to allow him to resod, reseed, and get in condition for the use it will receive this fall.  Council concurred that the west side of the Old Park an be used for soccer until such time as the soccer area is ready.  Council asked if Linden could move the soccer goals to the Old Park.  Council also suggested that Linden tell the soccer players that the East Elementary park area might be used.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to close the soccer area at Constitution Park for upkeep and maintenance as requested by the Parks and Recreation Director.  Motion seconded by Councilman L. Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

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Russell L. Cowan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder