MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

July 12, 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 John Gardner, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present.  Larry Murray 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, Kirby Wolfinjer, Mark Mitchell, Jon Wilson, Sophie Catten, Michele Catten, Bob West, and Geoff Liesik.

 

Opening prayer was given by John Gardner.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Robert Yack to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 21, 2005.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion 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.

 

41788

Rocky Mountain Turf & Industrial

$   1,467.55

41196

Dell Government Lease Buy-out

3,694.15

41981

Freedom Mailing

758.84

42101

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

2,361.69

41982

Thatcher Chemical

920.45

42005

Allreds Yard & Garden

1,084.99

41197

Ballard Spahr Andrews Ingersol

7,001.80

41829

Royal Wholesale Electric

887.34

41763

Burdick Paving

5,010.00

41608

Gopher Sports

631.35

41760

Intermountain Farmers

2,776.33

41766

Allreds Yard & Garden

1,759.60

41762

Intermountain Concrete

1,041.69

41929

Tes, Inc.

2,650.00

42081

Restaurant Store & Equipment

796.31

41980

Mountainland Supply

7,338.24

41930

Mountainland Supply

3,558.00

41175

LCL Oil

7,266.12

41836

41932

K & D Patching

K & D Patching

1,445.00

1,160.00

41621

Poor Boy Firewood Supply

700.00

41750

Moon Lake Electric

2,446.00

41198

Moon Lake Electric

1,231.00

 

Moon Lake Electric

18,484.01

 

Allred  & McClellan P.C.

4,639.50

 

Berrett, Joel

662.50

 

Cellular One

1,069.01

 

K &K Sanitation

35,212.57

 

UBTA Communications

      1,958.52

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$120,012.56

 

 

VACUUM TRUCK DEMO

 

Sewer Superintendent Kirby Wolfinjer demonstrated the new vacuum truck for Council.  This truck will enable the Sewer Department to maintain the sewer lines and resolve problems more immediately.

 

DRINKING FOUNTAIN CONCERN

 

Sophie Catten came before Council and expressed concern that there aren’t any working drinking fountains at the Old Park and the one at Constitution Park by the soccer field has only warm water.  Council asked that this matter be checked into and agreed with Sophie that having drinking water available at our parks is important.

 

BASIN RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATION

 

Mark Mitchell came before Council requesting 80% of the Zap tax (1/10 of 1 percent of sales tax) be committed to the operating and maintenance budget of the proposed recreation center.  Mark stated that their group is preparing to approach the Eccles Foundation for substantial funding but they need to show that there is other funding available which will increase the chances of receiving a grant.   This issue is scheduled to be put on the November election ballot for the citizens to consider and decide if they will support this tax.  Council felt that putting this on the ballot will allow the citizens to be the ones to decide whether or not they would approve this tax and the way the funds would be spent.  Mayor Sullivan stated that he felt strongly that the citizens should be made fully aware of the cost to build and maintain a recreation center prior to their voting on the issue.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to dedicate 80% of the ZAP tax revenue up to $100,000 annually toward the recreation center.  Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            Redbox Automated Retail, LLC from Brian Rady

            ALCO for a Class “A” beer license

            Mane Wave Salon from Holly Oman

 

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

 

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

 

It was reported that the July 4th celebration went very well and a large crowd attended.  Councilman Yack was recognized for his hard work and effort in planning this event.

 

MAIN STREET FLOWERS

 

Councilman Coleman reported that he has some concern with the downtown flowers not growing and wondered if when watering the flowers that periodically a fertilizer be put in the water.  It was felt that the watering methods should also be looked into.

 

FIREWORKS

 

This year is the first year the fireworks have been ignited electrically and there were several problems.  There will need to be more tubes.  Brad also stated that he would like to have a mobile trailer in which to store the fireworks until they are used which would protect these highly volatile items.  The trailer would also be used to store the peripheral supplies when not in use and the trailer could be pulled on site.  Council supported this idea and it will be looked into.

 

ROAD CLOSURE

 

A motion was made by Councilman Coleman to authorize closure of Lagoon Street for one-half block from Main Street to the alleyway on July 16th to accommodate a Main Street event.   Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Gardner 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 Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION

 

Council discussed extending sewer service to facilitate growth in an area that has inadequate service.  The specific area is located from 800 South to Poleline Road at about 500 East.  This area is prime for development of affordable housing within our city limits.  It is currently farm ground and zoning would also have to be addressed.  There is the potential of approximately 500 homes if this area is developed.  This project would take substantial financial resources for which funding could be sought.  Since development would eliminate the need for irrigating, and there is a great deal of expense involved in putting in a sewer line, it was felt that irrigation water shares should be traded for extending the sewer line.  This would help fund the project.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gardner that if enough individuals would surrender 80 total shares of Dry Gulch Class “D” water Roosevelt City would extend the sewer line to service their property from 800 South to Poleline road at about 500 East to open up the area for potential development. Motion seconded by Councilman Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder