MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

July 22, 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, Russ Cowan, Larry Murray, and John Gardner present. Sterling Rees 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, Steve Hooley, Shaun Denver, J. C. Hansen, Andrew Cox, Kim Russell, Brook Lawson, Rod Eskelson, Lezlee Whiting, Leslie Larsen, and Lynnzie Dressen.

 

The opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 8, 2003, after revision.  Motion seconded by Russ Cowan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

37701

Flowtronex

$  1,048.74

37415

Horrocks Engineers

6,074.15

37566

Western Farm & Home

594.40

37283

Peak Mobile Communication

8,050.06

37307

Rasmussen Concrete

14,531.50

37309

Intermountain Traffic Safety Inc.

712.84

37523

Turf Equipment

2,017.56

37455

Burdick Paving

4,692.00

37433

Robison Construction Inc.

545.00

37518

Allreds Yard & Garden

500.00

37414

Jack Staker & Craig Ashby

500.00

37145

Mountainland Supply

1,216.18

37511

Perry Stump Removal

685.00

37509

Intermountain Farmers

696.10

 

Roosevelt City Sales Tax Return

5,698.13

 

Joel D. Berrett

825.00

 

Questar Gas

3,796.00

 

M&M Tool & Machinery

       689.00

 

$52,871.66

 

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTIONS

 

Police Chief Steve Hooley introduced the new members of his department.  The first introduction was Apollo, the new police dog.  This dog will be used for approximately 3 to 7 years.  He was previously a demonstration dog and is well trained in several specialized areas.  Other introductions were the new reserve officers Rod Eskelson and Brook Lawson.  Chief Hooley stated that Brook is the first female law enforcement officer working for Roosevelt Police Department and she will be a great asset to his department.

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Council reviewed out-of-city water connection requests from Sana Lee Henefer and Jodene Edrington to be located on Summerall Lane.  After discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner to approve these requests.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

NEXTEL TOWER SITE AGREEMENT

 

Council reviewed the current draft of the Nextel Tower Site Agreement.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve the agreement as presented.  Motion seconded by Russ Cowan.  Motion carried unanimously.  This final agreement includes an increased lease amount to $200 per month and 25% of the amount Nextel will charge other companies that choose to sublease on the tower they construct.

 

UINTAH BASIN ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

SEWER LINE EXPANSION

 

Council reviewed the plan and cost estimates to install sewer to the new UBAOG building as requested at the last meeting.  City Manager Brad Hancock reported that he had an update to this project.  Brad stated that there is a better route to take the sewer line provided an easement could be obtained and an agreement entered into by taking over a portion of Cottonwood Creek Apartments sewer main to use as a city main.  Details of the new route would need to be worked out. The contractor would be responsible for it’s installation therefore relieving the City of responsibility.  In light of this change, a motion was made by Larry Murray to make a cash donation toward the project of $5,500.00 as an offset to the actual costs to be used by the Uintah Basin Association of Government as needed for their new building.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.  Roosevelt City will continue to work with UBAOG in any way needed to assist them in completing this project.

 

AIRPORT SURVEYOR CONTRACT

 

Council reviewed a contract to do survey work at the airport.  After discussion, a motion was made by John Gardner to accept Allred Associates as the official surveyor for our airport project.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN’S PROJECT

 

Lynnzie Dressen appeared before Council to discuss the hospitalized children’s project which she is spearheading, named “Project Children’s Comfort”.  Lynnzie made a presentation explaining the purpose of this project and how it will help children who have to be hospitalized.  This came about because Linnzie had to be hospitalized and while at Primary Children’s Hospital she learned that games, books, toys, etc. helped kids stay active and entertained and she wanted to provide this same service at our local Uintah Basin Medical Center.  Council approved Linnzie’s request to place a drop box in the city administration office for citizens to put their donations.  Council Members also gave Linnzie suggestions of other places she could obtain donations for her project.

 

PROPERTY ACQUISITION AGREEMENT

ARMSTRONG CONSULTANTS

 

City Manager Brad Hancock explained that an agreement needs to be signed authorizing Armstrong Consultants to expand their existing contract to include work on acquiring property around Roosevelt City’s Municipal Airport as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.  Land acquisition would provide a buffer around the airport for security and safety purposes and would not be used for any other purpose.  Future funding for the Roosevelt City airport from the FAA will not be possible without this land acquisition.

After review, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to authorize signing the agreement.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed a home occupation license application from Vikki Black for Polkadot Playhouse Preschool.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve this application.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

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

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Larry Murray – Larry asked about the status of the Fire Department bylaws and personnel issues.  City Manager and Fire Department Member Brad Hancock reported that after presentation of current bylaws to the department, no further action has been taken to Brad’s knowledge and there hasn’t been any further discussion.

John Gardner – John reported that he had been contacted and asked if there were any projects the city would like done through an Eagle Scout project.  Council discussed that there are certain departments that may have projects that could be accomplished through this program.  It was recommended that individuals wishing to do Eagle Scout projects could contact Department Heads to receive their suggestions and work out the details.  Linden Dye, Eric Hall, and Brent Fenn were mentioned.

Beverly Hansen – Ruth Knight contacted Beverly about the newly installed driving range fence netting that has holes in it.  Brad Hancock reported that he had already contacted the company West Coast Netting, about making a repair.  Another concern reported is regarding property adjacent to the driving range fence that has unsightly weeds and the question of property ownership.  City Manager Brad Hancock will look into this.  Brad indicated that the best solution would be for each property owner to beautify the area to the fence and blend it with their back yards.  This would eliminate the problem.

Beverly also asked that weeds be sprayed on 200 North from the pawn shop to the Jubilee parking lot before the UBIC events.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

 

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder