MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

August 9, 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, Charlotte Zufelt, Henry Stevenson, Jr., Judy Stevenson, Lezlee Whiting, Jean Liddell, Russ Cowan, Connie Lamb, Mark Kettle, Elvin Kettle, Marlene Kettle, Mark Stewart, Toni Bolton, Kevin Patterson, and Steve Hooley.

 

Opening prayer was given by Larry Murray.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Councilman Murray to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 26, 2005, after revision.  Motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner.  Motion was carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

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

 

 

42235

K & K Sanitation

$   1,799.00

42158

Armstrong Consultants

32,500.00

41996

Freedom Mailing

759.61

41995

Chemtech-Ford

1,160.00

41705

Airgas Intermountain

4,547.43

42233

Preston Marx

2,500.00

41708

B & D Movers

5,000.00

42183

Burdick Paving

14,500.00

42157

Caselle

1,283.00

41860

Fatpot Technologies, Inc.

1,835.71

42095

Intermountain  Farmers

5,069.05

 

Celluler One

1,066.60

 

Allred & McClellan P.C.

2,950.00

 

K&K Sanitation

35,444.98

 

Questar Gas

3,299.51

 

UBET Cellular

604.10

 

UBTA Communications

      2,006.69

 

 

 

 

                             TOTA L       

$116,325.68

 

 

OUT-OF-CITY WATER CONNECTION REQUEST –

HENRY STEVENSON, JR.

 

Henry Stevenson, Jr. came before council to request water service for Lot 5 in Carolina Estates Subdivision located in Hancock Cove.  Councilman Murray requested that council receive a report next meeting quantifying how many connections will be needed in each subdivision for which commitments to provide water by Roosevelt City have previously been made.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gardner to provide water as agreed to Lot #5 Caroline Estates Subdivision.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SQUAD CAR DONATION

 

Police Chief Steve Hooley came before Council to request permission to donate a retired squad car to the UBATC POST training program.  This vehicle is fully equipped, but the equipment is well worn.  Chief Hooley stated that private vehicles are being used in their training and it would be of great benefit to have an actual police car.  This car has already been replaced in the police auto fleet and is scheduled for disposal.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to honor the Chief’s request to donate a squad car to the UBATC POST training program.  Motion seconded by Councilman Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ROOSEVELT THEATRE PROPERTY MATTER

 

Charlotte Zufelt came before Council to discuss a property matter.  Charlotte owns Roosevelt Theatres and stated that the area behind the theater needs to be paved and the parking lot on the north side of the theatre needs to be sealed.  The north side parking lot is partially owned by the theatre with Checker Auto owning the majority portion.  She stated that Roosevelt City also owns a small strip of the property.  She feels that since all of these areas are used by the public for parking, that repair expense should be shared by all entities including Roosevelt City.  Charlotte is proposing that the city pay the amount of $2,000.  Council explained that a prior title search showed the city no longer owned any portion of the parking lot and the city wouldn’t be able to participate since this is between private property owners.  Council did express appreciation that the public has access to these two parking areas.

 

 

BASIN RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATION

 

Mark Mitchell, Chairperson of the Basin Recreation Center Foundation, did not come before Council.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

 

Council reviewed a home occupation permit from Todd Farley for Chase Consulting Inc. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Yack to approve this permit as requested.  Motion seconded by Councilman Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

TRUCK ROUTE DISCUSSION

 

Connie Lamb came before council to discuss a truck route concern in Roosevelt.  Connie stated that they need to bring their truck into their residence to park for the night.  In the past, she has been able to pull directly off Highway 121 through an alley, but since the alley they have been using has been dug up to install a sewer line, they can no longer use it.  The area is at 280 West 200 North.  Connie is asking permission to be allowed to drive on city streets that are not included in the permitted truck route.  Connie was told that according to the ordinance, this cannot be done unless the ordinance was changed or an exception made.  Council also stated that doing either of these would jeopardize the integrity of the ordinance which is in place to protect the citizens and the condition of the city streets.  After discussion, council stated they did not feel the ordinance could be changed or an exception made.

 

K & K SANITATION GARBAGE DISPOSAL

FEE DISCUSSION

 

Elvin Kettle of K & K Sanitation came before council to discuss concerns they have with their operations and their contract with Roosevelt City due to the rapidly inflating cost of doing business.  They need to replace some trucks and their employees could make more money working somewhere else.  The cost of repairs and especially gas has greatly increased over the past two years.  K & K would like to receive $3.50 more per account per month than they are currently receiving which would be a 30% increase.  Also, they would increase the cost of dumpsters from $50.00 per week to $55.00.   After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to increase garbage pickup fees to Roosevelt City residents from $11.50 up to $15.25 per month for one can and increase container prices by $5.00 monthly.  Motion seconded by Councilman Yack.  Larry Murray and John Gardner voted Nay.  Motion carried.

 

LDS CHURCH PROPERTY AT OLD PARK

 

City Manager Brad Hancock stated that he had discussed the property owned by the LDS Church next to the Old Park with Parks Director Linden Dye.  This property has been used by Roosevelt City for many years in an agreement with the Church.  The agreement is set to expire next year and apparently, the Church may want to divest themselves of this property.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that one idea would be for the city to offer a specified number of days for church use in exchange for a deed to the property.  Council discussed a number of options and directed   Manager Hancock to contact Stake President Jason Willard, who is currently responsible for this property, by writing a letter expressing Roosevelt City’s interest in discussing options for obtaining the property.

 

DUCHESNE COUNTY REVITALIZATION FUNDING

 

Council has received a letter from the Duchesne County Commissioners inviting Roosevelt City to participate in receiving funds through the Revitalization Funds administered by Duchesne County.  Last year Roosevelt  City received $75,000 toward constructing a walking/biking path next to Constitution Park but this amount is not sufficient to complete the project.  It is anticipated that it would cost at least $166,000 to complete.  A decision needs to be made immediately whether or not we wish to request funds from this year’s allocation.  Council discussed asking for an additional $75,000 in order to have enough money to complete the project.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Gardner to request $75,000 from this year’s Revitalization Funding.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ZAP TAX REFERENDUM VERBIAGE

 

Council reviewed proposed verbiage for the ZAP tax referendum to appear on this year’s election ballot.  Council discussed the need to clarify that until the recreation center is completed, the funds will be used for other appropriate projects if the referendum is passed by the public. After review, a motion was made by Councilman Coleman to amend the verbiage as discussed.  Motion seconded by Councilman Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-209

 

A motion was made by Councilman Yack to approve Resolution 2005-209, a resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a system of minimum requirements for states, counties, cities, tribes and other local entities to standardize approach to incident management and response.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.  Passing this resolution is required in order to receive federal funding.

 

UBIC THANK YOU

 

Councilman Yack wished to publicly thank Chad Mortensen for his efforts in organizing UBIC this year.  There were more people in attendance this year than ever before.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A motion was made by Councilman Gardner 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.

 

POLICE CHIEF RESIGNATION

 

Police Chief Steve Hooley submitted to Mayor Sullivan a letter of resignation as Police Chief effective August 9, 2005.  Mayor Sullivan accepted the letter and asked for council concurrence of his decision to accept the resignation.  A motion was made by Councilman Gardner to concur with the Mayors acceptance of Steve Hooley’s letter of resignation as Roosevelt City Police Chief.  Motion seconded by Robert Yack.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PROPERTY PURCHASE REFUND

 

Kevin Patterson has asked Council to refund $30,000.00 he paid for property on Rodeo Drive.  He explained that the cost to construct has risen sharply and is no longer cost affective.  After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Woolstenhulme to terminate the agreement with Kevin Patterson and refund his $30,000.00.  Motion seconded by Councilman Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder