MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

July 26, 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 Larry Murray, John Gardner, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, 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, Justin Johnson, Roger Eschler, Mark Murphy, Louella Sullivan, Tara Jex, and Suelyn Heaton.

 

Opening prayer was given by Guy Coleman.

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting of July 12, 2005, were approved.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

42017

US Design

$   1,000.00

42018

LCL Oil

1,000.00

42203

Select Equipment

750.00

41985

Secrest Consulting

520.00

41842

Royal Wholesale Electric

1,255.09

41798

Ross Equipment

1,258.89

42176

K & D Patching

2,494.00

41200

McNeil Duncan, CPA

5,000.00

42202

Grand Junction Pipe

1,626.32

41794

Big B Equipment

674.58

41939

Basin Rentals

500.00

42206

Horrocks Engineering

    7,872.20

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

$23,951.08

 

COMPUTER LEASE DISCUSSION

 

Finance Director Justin Johnson came before Council to report the status of the computers leased from Dell Computers.  The lease has expired and Justin is proposing to buy out the system then continue using the computers until January 2006, at which time we will enter into another lease.  This will give us extra time to determine how we want our new system designed.  Without purchasing the computers, we would have to return them and it would cost approximately $1,000 for shipping costs.  If we do not have to ship them this cost can be recouped when these computers are resold, we would end up saving money.

 

BUILDING PERMIT REPORT

 

Zoning Director Roger Eschler gave a report to Council on Roosevelt City’s building permit fees.  Roosevelt does not charge a plat checking fee.  Vernal City does, but other surrounding areas do not.  It was felt that our fees are adequate at this time.  Roger reported that in the past, we have issued 15-20 building permits per year.  As of today’s date, we have already issued 34 building permits for home construction.  There are also 4 commercial buildings under construction.  Also, there are approximately 4-5 new subdivisions either platted or in the process of being platted. 

 

ZAP TAX REFERENDUM VERBAGE

 

City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken sought Council approval for the appropriate verbage to be placed on the election ballots this year regarding the ZAP (zoo, art and parks) tax.  Council stated that they would like verbage included on the ballot specifying that the funds will be used to help fund the operation and maintenance of a recreation center and verbage stating how much this will raise the sales tax rate from the current 6.25% to 6.35%.   This additional verbage will be brought before Council for approval prior to being printed on the ballots.

 

JUNIOR HIGH SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that only two bidders responded regarding installation of the new junior high sewer line.  Horrocks Engineers estimate including the ground water drain was $599,048.00.  The two bids were from G.W. Johansen Construction for a total of $669,475.45 and from K & P Plumbing for a total of $705,105.00.  The low bid from G.W. Johansen Construction was accepted.

 

CITY PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock gave an extensive report on the progress or status of all the city projects.  Some of these included the new junior high sewer line, purchase of a new utility vac truck, Durrigan well development, extending sewer/water lines to the airport industrial park, a new utility yard, relocation of the airport road, and the fact that we are almost finished with the Main Street project.

 

PARADE INFORMATION

 

John Gardner reported that he had checked with Utah Department of Transportation on state regulations regarding parades and learned that it is up to the entity holding the parade to decide what will or will not be allowed.  John also inquired about hanging banners across state highways and learned that it is permissible if a permit is sought and granted by UDOT.  John also learned that Roosevelt City already has permits in place to hang banners at two locations located at 256 South 200 East and 855 East 200 North.  However, the bottom of the banners must be 20’ above ground in vertical height.

 

DRIVING RANGE FENCE CONCERN

 

Councilman Woolstenhulme wondered when Roosevelt City should do away with the driving range.  This question has arisen because of the cost to repair the driving range fence.  The fence sustained damage and is in need of repair again because of high winds.  Closure of the driving range may be discussed at a later date, but for now the fence will be repaired.

 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT

 

Council reviewed a contract with the FAA in the amount of $463,792.00 to relocate the airport road out of the airport clear zone (as required by the FAA).  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gardner to authorize the Mayor to sign this contract.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

FIREWORKS TRAILER

 

As discussed in a prior meeting, City Manager Brad Hancock is requesting a 14’ long, two axel, six and one-half foot high trailer and authorization to construct additional tubes for fireworks.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Murray to authorize up to $8,000 to purchase a new trailer and construct fireworks tubes as needed.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

NEW UTILITY YARD PROPERTY ACQUISITION

 

Council discussed construction of the new utility yard and the need for additional property so the building could be on the upper property.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Murray to purchase the old home located at 90 East 300 South.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder