MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

August 10, 2004

 

 

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, Irene Hansen, Carrie Murray, Roger Eschler, Geoff Liesik, James Wilcox, Kevin Migliori, Inez Anderton, Kenny Fenn, Shelley  Fenn, Bart Stubbs, Lisa Stubbs, Tray Collins, Weston Weaver, and Craig Zobell.

 

Opening remarks were given by Larry Murray.

 

MINUTES

 

Minutes of the meeting of July 27, 2004, were adopted after review.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

39792

Grand Junction Pipe & Supply

$      843.40

40054

Mountainland Supply

1,800.00

39858

Chemtech-Ford

1,540.00

39593

K & D Patching

1,528.00

39859

Freedom Mailing

743.82

39783

Conely Company

630.71

39623

Caselle

1,283.00

39723

Burdick Paving

1,335.00

38522

Junior Hicks

855.70

39031

Horrocks Engineering

5,661.50

39725

Mountainland Supply

1,285.26

39855

Thatcher Company

883.81

38668

LN Curtis & Sons

3,727.90

40013

Rocky Mountain Turf

958.93

40005

Rocky Mountain Turf

554.81

38523

Leon Ross Drilling

9,915.00

39033

LCL Oil

5,919.52

 

Questar Gas

3,588.14

 

Joel D. Berrett

550.00

 

K & K Sanitation

34,089.00

 

Moon Lake Electric

18,981.52

 

McKeachnie & Allred

4,132.00

 

UBET Cellular

538.04

 

UBTA Communications

 

     1,957.09

 

                                       TOTAL

$103,302.15

 

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT REVIEW

 

Council reviewed a Home Occupation Permit from Matthew Short for Short Enterprises located at 580 East 600 North.  Mr. Short will be marketing a car hauling business.  After consideration, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve this permit.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

WALKING AND BIKING PATH REPORT

 

City Manager Brad Hancock presented a map showing the proposed walking and biking path in Roosevelt.  This project is being spearheaded by Carrie Murray representing Uintah Basin Health Department.  Irene Hansen representing the Chamber of Commerce was also present to give support to this project.  Council Member Larry Murray asked if the city had been approached regarding construction of the new junior high that will border 200 South, which is also part of the walking path route.  Council Member Murray was concerned about the cost of putting in the 200 South street and sidewalks to accommodate the new building and was concerned if the city had adequate utilities to service the new Junior High.  Mr. Hancock will try and get a meeting with the School Board or Superintendent for our next regular council meeting. Council gave their support of the walking path.

 

MEADOWLARK SUBDIVISION WATER CONNECTIONS

CHANGE IN REQUEST

 

James Wilcox appeared before Council seeking permission to purchase water connection as approved at last weeks meeting but pay in cash instead of using irrigation water shares.  Mr. Wilcox stated that two signatures are required on the irrigation shares and he cannot obtain the second signature.  Mr. Wilcox referred to a letter he had received from Roosevelt City when he received approval for his subdivision stating that water was available.  Council discussed that this situation is similar to others where the city had issued letters to developers stating that Roosevelt City would honor the city’s agreement with the developers to provide water.  These letters are required by Duchesne and Uintah Counties before they will accept a subdivision development in the counties.  After discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve selling four water connections for cash.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

COTTONWOOD CREEK SUBDIVISION

ROAD DISCUSSION

 

Residents of the Cottonwood Creek Subdivision approached Council with concerns they have regarding the roads in their subdivision.  They object to the dust created as the roads are only gravel at this time.  Kenny Fenn represented the citizens in Cottonwood Creek Subdivision and

he stated that they feel their concerns have not been adequately addressed by Roosevelt City as they pay their taxes like any other citizen of the city.  This group is desirous that the roads be paved as soon as possible.  It was explained to these citizens that they live in a ranchette subdivision which only requires gravel roads in order for the developer to sell lots.  The residents of this subdivision were asked if they were aware of this and they agreed that they were.  Mr. Fenn stated that this group has discussed the possibility of disconnecting from the city and they have already talked with an attorney about the process.  Council is amenable to their disconnecting.  City Manager Brad Hancock stated that there appears to be three options:  1. Disconnect from Roosevelt City, 2. Settle for gravel roads that will be graded at least quarterly by Roosevelt City, 3. Form a Special Improvement District to finance the paving of a 28’road after receiving approval by  City Council to do so.  City Council instructed them to obtain a current bid to put in a paved 28’ road and meet with the residents of the subdivision.  If they are interested in forming an SID, then they need to meet with City Council to seek Council approval.  Council is unable to make any commitments at this time since the cost  isn’t known because the city would have to seek outside financing in order to fund an SID.

 

MAIN STREET PROJECT

 

It was reported that Paul Rasmussen, the cement contractor, should begin working on the Main Street project within the next two weeks.  Also, the Main Street clock has been ordered today.  The Main Street  Committee is still working on the site where the clock and the park will be placed.

 

FIREWORKS DISCUSSION

 

City Manager Brad Hancock reported that Council may want to consider making an investment into igniting the fireworks electronically in the future.  It is extremely dangerous to light these fireworks by hand and although it will take more time and work to set up an electronic system, it will be safer.  We have been doing it by hand and have been fortunate not to have had a major accident.  Our fireworks display is using larger shells and this may be a good time to consider making the change.

 

FAA CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION

 

A motion was made by Larry Murray to authorize Mayor Sullivan to sign the FAA contract for airport improvements.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE 2004-314 – ANNEXATION

GROWTH PLAN TO THE GENERAL PLAN

 

A motion was made by Guy Coleman to advertise for a public hearing for Ordinance 2004-314, making the annexation growth plan a part of the general plan.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  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 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder