MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

August 5, 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, Gordon Snow, Gerald “Bubba” Ross, Shar Benson, Clint Turner, and Mike Davis.

 

The opening prayer was given by Beverly Hansen.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 22, 2003, after revision.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

37563

LCL Oil

$   1,050.00

37417

LCL Oil

5,778.82

37745

US Design

978.50

37575

Grand Junction Pipe & Supply

683.52

37609

K & D Patching

1,410.00

37608

Crozier Construction

1,220.00

37730

Basin Sports

503.28

37713

Turf Equipment

1,090.61

37440

Seacrest Consulting

1,040.00

37315

Royal Utility Supply

574.87

37607

Plumbers Supply

802.94

 

MCI

830.93

 

McKeachnie & Allred, P.C.

3,681.30

 

Cindy Barton-Coombs

825.00

 

Moon Lake Electric

17,595.96

 

Cellular One

    1,033.91

 

 

 

 

 

$39,099.64

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUESTS

 

Out-of-city water connection requests were received from the following:

 

Gordon Snow came before council on behalf of Steve Fox requesting a water connection for a home being constructed in Coventry Cove subdivision.  After discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to approve this request.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Gerald “Bubba” Ross came before council seeking a water connection for his property located at 2312 West 0 North.  After discussion, a motion was made by Russ Cowan to approve these requests.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ROOSEVELT FIRE DEPARTMENT

NEW MEMBERS

 

Council had previously been introduced to the two new firefighters but they had not been formally accepted.  A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to approve Adrion Walker and Steve Nichols as firefighters in the Roosevelt City Fire Department.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SEWER CLEANING BIDS

 

Council reviewed a memo from Sewer Superintendent Kirby Wolfinjer regarding bids for cleaning 30,000 feet of sewer line.  The two bids received are from Twin “D” Inc. and Val Kotter & Sons Inc.  After review and discussion, a motion was made by Larry Murray to accept the bid from Twin “D” Inc.  Motion seconded by Beverly Hansen.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RIGHT-OF-WAY AND HEALTH CONCERNS

SHAR BENSON

 

Shar Benson appeared before council to discuss concerns she has with two properties.  There is a right-of-way concern with the back entrance of property she owns located at 182 North Main Street.  Shar feels it is an easement problem between her and the adjoining property owner and she showed a video to Council regarding a variety of solutions to easement problems.  After discussion, it was the consensus of Council that her concerns were a civil matter between property owners and no city ordinances had been broken.

 

Shar also expressed concern regarding a home purchased by her grandchildren that is located next to Val’s Body Shop.  Shar expressed concern that there is a health issue with paint fumes coming out of a vent that she feels extends over the property line into the back yard of the home. Shar insisted the city had some liability in these matters and Council Member Cowan suggested that the city get a legal opinion regarding  Roosevelt City’s responsibility from the city attorney.  City Manager Brad Hancock will contact the City Attorney.

 

DEVON ENERGY WATER PIPELINE

EASEMENT REQUEST

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that the existing lease is good for another year and there is no need to request an easement.  Next year, when the lease expires, negotiations for renewal will take place.

 

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

 

Council reviewed business license applications from the following:

 

            High Country Telecom from Todd Richman

            Westridge Financial from Mark Larsen

            Hyco Uintah Basin from Kirk Campbell

            Uintah Basin Care & Rehabilitation Center from Brad LeBaron

 

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

 

BUDGET BOOK PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

 

Finance Director Mike Davis presented each Council Member and the Mayor with the FY 2003-04 Budget Report.  Mike reported that Unappropriated surplus currently totals $432,938.00 less $103,000 in reserve as required by state law, which leaves $330,000.  Of this amount, $52,000 is already designated for new furnaces and air conditioning.  This leaves $276,000 unappropriated.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Beverly Hansen to go into an executive session to discuss potential litigation.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

COUNCIL CONCERNS

 

Beverly Hansen – Beverly reported that Clara Bowden has expressed interest in being connected to city sewer and Beverly requested that Clara be contacted. 

 

Larry Murray – Larry asked for a water report.  City Manager Brad Hancock reported that we no longer have K-2 irrigation water and that the water tanks are full.  Brad also reported that we are producing what we are consuming and have been doing so for the last two weeks.  Brad stated that an application has been submitted to the State asking that we be allowed to transfer water rights from the old Bennett wells to Durigan.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

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Lloyd Burton, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder