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Minutes of the Roy City Council Meeting held July 3, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Room of the Roy City Municipal Building.

The meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting designated by resolution. Notice of the meeting was provided to The Standard Examiner at least 24 hours in advance. A copy of the agenda was posted.

The following were in attendance:

Mayor Roger Burnett City Manager Blake Wahlen
Councilwoman Marge Becraft City Attorney Chris Davis
Councilman John Cordova Secretary Michelle Drago
Councilman Alan Nakayu
Councilman Tommy Smith
Councilman Dave Tafoya

Also present were: Cathy Spencer, Management Services Director; Chris Zimmerman, Police Chief; Mark Larson, Planner; Ray Alvey; Sylvia Alvey; Travis Flint; Kyri LaRose; Beth Dove; Carl Stegen; and Kathy Blackley.

Prayer: Councilman Cordova

Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Cordova


1.

APPROVAL OF JUNE 19, 2001, MINUTES

Councilman Smith moved to approve the minutes of June 19, 2001, as corrected. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried

2.

PRESENTATION TO THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM

Blake Wahlen stated that the City Council had established the Carl L. Stegen Service to the Community Award some time ago. The award was presented to those who made major beautification contributions to the community.

Mayor Burnett stated that the City Council was presenting the Carl L. Stegen Service to the Community Award to Officer Kyri LaRose and the D.A.R.E. Program of Roy City. During the month of April 2001, D.A.R.E. Officer Kyri LaRose partnered with Al Poppell and Tom Hanson to coordinate a beautification project at West Park where 425 D.A.R.E. students planted 110 trees. That effort demonstrated what a group could accomplish when working toward a common goal. The trees will be enjoyed by citizens today and for many future generations. The students would be able to show their children the contribution they made to this beautiful park. Mayor Burnett presented a plaque to Officer Kyri LaRose.

Mayor Burnett stated that a large plaque would hang in the Municipal Building listing the recipients of the Carl Stegen Award. He presented a small copy of the plaque to Carl Stegen. Carl Stegen had completed a lot of volunteer work over the years to help beautify the City.

3.

RECOGNITION OF THE APRIL AND JUNE 2001 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Police Chief Chris Zimmerman felt it was fitting that Officer Kyri LaRose receive her own award. It had taken the team effort of the students, the City Council, and the Parks and Public Works Departments to plant 110 trees. Everybody deserved credit, but it had taken one person to coordinate the effort and follow it through. Chief Zimmerman nominated Officer Kyri LaRose as the April Employee of the Month.

Councilman Nakayu moved to recognize Officer Kyri LaRose as the April 2001 Employee of the Month. Councilwoman Becraft seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Mayor Burnett presented Officer Kyri LaRose with a plaque and gift certificate.

Mayor Burnett stated that Stefany Church had nominated Travis Flint as the June 2001 Employee of the Month. Travis was a very dedicated employee, and his work performance was exemplary. His performance paid off during the baseball tournament which was held the weekend of June 8th. It was a total success! He spent endless hours coordinating the games, training Recreation employees, and working with other departments to prepare the fields. Ms. Church felt it would have been easier for him to have packed a sleeping bag and pillow because of the time he spent at West Park that weekend. Ms. Church had very much appreciated his efforts when it came to hiring about forty Recreation employees. Thanks to Travis, the whole process went amazingly smooth. He was nothing less than wonderful to work with at all times, even though he was under a great amount of stress. Just ask some of the Rec kids how they felt about Travis Flint. They would tell you he's one in a million!


Councilman Cordova moved to recognize Travis Flint as the June 2001 Employee of the Month. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Mayor Burnett presented Travis Flint with a plaque and gift certificate.

4.

RECOGNITION OF RAY ALVEY FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Mayor Burnett stated that Ray Alvey had recently finished his tenure on the Planning Commission. The City Council wished to recognize him for his years of dedicated service and thank him for all of his time and effort.

Mayor Burnett presented Ray Alvey with a plaque.

Ray Alvey stated that he had enjoyed his service on the Planning Commission.

5.

CORRECTION TO JUNE 5, 2001, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

Blake Wahlen stated that the FY2001 had been discussed at the public hearing on June 5, 2001. It was also discussed as a part of the motion, but it was left out of the minutes. The June 5, 2001, minutes needed to be corrected to show that amendments to the FY2001 budget were discussed and action was taken during the fiscal year. He recommended that the June 5, 2001, minutes be amended to read as follows:

Page 4 - Council member Smith moved to direct the staff to prepare a resolution to approve the FY2002 budget with the amendments discussed and also to prepare a resolution approving the amended FY2001 budget. Council member Cordova seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Councilman Nakayu moved to correct the June 5, 2001, minutes as recommended by the staff. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried

6.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 735 APPROVING FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET

Cathy Spencer stated that Resolution No. 735 was a housekeeping issue. It approved the final budget adjustments discussed during the June 5th Council meeting.

Councilwoman Becraft moved to approve Resolution No. 735 approving final adjustments to the Fiscal year 2001 Budget. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Smith, Cordova, Tafoya, Becraft, and Nakayu voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

7.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 736 ESTABLISHING THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FY2002

The City Council discussed the proposed meeting schedule for FY2002. Councilman Nakayu stated that November 6, 2001, was the day of the General Election. The Council agreed to eliminate the November 6th meeting. Blake Wahlen said a special meeting would be scheduled after the General Election to canvass the election results.

Councilman Cordova moved to approve Resolution No. 736 establishing regular Council meeting and Council workshop meetings for FY2002 as corrected. Councilwoman Becraft seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Council members Nakayu, Tafoya, Becraft, Smith, and Cordova voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

8.

DISCUSSION REGARDING REQUEST FROM WEST HAVEN SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Blake Wahlen stated that West Haven City was connected to the City's sewer line, and it was paying the City a wheeling fee. The area in West Haven being serviced was the area Roy City planned to service with the lift station prior to West Haven's incorporation. There were about 75 homes in that area with septic systems that were failing. The West Haven Special Service District (WHSSD) was asking that those homes be allowed to connect to Roy temporarily, and that Roy City waive the $450 connection fee for each home. Mr. Wahlen said the WHSSD was anticipating a temporary connection because it was building a new sewer system that would connect to the Central Weber Sewer Improvement District system. The staff understood that WHSSD had asked that North Davis Sewer waive their impact fee as well. The staff needed to verify whether North Davis Sewer had waived their impact fee. Mr. Wahlen asked that the City Council table this matter for 30 days in order to allow the staff time to collect further information that would allow the Council to make an informed decision.

Councilman Cordova asked where the area in West Haven was located. Mr. Wahlen said it was east of 4300 West at about 4400 South.

Mayor Burnett asked if the City's sewer line had the capacity to handle 75 more homes. Mr. Wahlen said it did. Mayor Burnett asked if West Haven would be making new connections to the City's lines. Mr. Wahlen said they would not. They would be connecting to West Haven's lines, which already flowed into Roy City at 4300 West 4800 South.

Councilman Cordova asked if the Aland of Honey Subdivision would be affected. Mr Wahlen said it would not.

Councilman Nakayu stated that there was no certainty that the 75 homes would disconnect in six months, 12 months, or 18 months. One option discussed by the North Davis Sewer District was to charge the impact fee, and then consider a refund when the homes were disconnected.

Councilman Cordova was concerned about homes being in critical condition and that delaying a decision could create a health issue.

Councilman Smith moved to table consideration of WHSSD's request, and directed the staff to collect information and bring back a recommendation to the City Council in 30 to 45 days. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

9.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

Blake Wahlen stated that there would be an employees' softball game on July 31st as part of Roy Days. He asked how the City Council wanted to participate. Councilman Smith said he would be an ump. Councilman Nakayu declined to play. Mayor Burnett and Councilman Tafoya said they would play. Councilwoman Becraft said she would attend the game but would not play. Councilman Cordova said he would play if he was in town.

Blake Wahlen stated that on Thursday, June 28th, the staff became concerned about the potential for a fire at Southwest Park and cut a firebreak around it. On Monday, July 2nd, the field at Southwest Park caught on fire. The firebreak worked. The City then widened the firebreak, called in additional fire crews, and did a controlled burn.

Councilman Tafoya asked what could be done about the potential fire hazard on the Union Pacific right-of-way. Blake Wahlen said the City had tried to contact Union Pacific about the problem. Their response was that they could not keep up with it. In response to a question from the audience, Mr. Wahlen said that the City had a hard time getting permission from Union Pacific to do anything on their right-of-way.

10.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Burnett stated that the North Davis Sewer District had asked the City Council to pass a resolution in support of the bond election in August. After a brief discussion, the Council directed the staff to prepare a resolution for the next Council meeting.

Mayor Burnett recommended that Councilman Nakayu be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem.

Councilman Cordova moved to concur with the Mayor's recommendation that Councilman Nakayu be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

Mayor Burnett stated that the Senior Citizens had thanked the City Council for serving them lunch.

Councilman Smith asked if the Senior Citizens Center was holding benefit fairs to discuss Medicare and Medicade. Blake Wahlen said the newsletter contained a list of upcoming senior events. Councilman Smith said the County Division of Aging would come in and do a benefit fair. If they weren't being held, he encouraged the Senior Center to do so.

In response to a question from Councilman Cordova, Blake Wahlen said the George Wahlen Chapel at the Hill AFB Museum would be dedicated on July 29th at 6:00 p.m.

Councilman Nakayu stated that there would be another service project at the Roy Historical Museum on July 14th.

Councilman Nakayu stated that Intermountain Media had offered to let the City use a podium as part of Roy Days. Chris Davis suggested that they contact Dan Tanner who was in charge of Super Saturday.

Councilman Tafoya asked if the staff had found a location for the youth stomp. Chief Zimmerman suggested that the City ask Iomega if the Boys and Girls Club parking lot could be used.

11.

ADJOURN

Councilman Nakayu moved to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Cordova seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Cordova, Nakayu, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

12.

SUMMARY OF ACTIONS CHARGED

1. Staff to collect information regarding WHSSD's request and take a recommendation back to the City Council in 30 to 45 days.
2. Staff to prepare a resolution for the next Council meeting supporting North Davis Sewer District's bond election in August.

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