Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

January 9, 2002, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo                                            Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Councilmembers:                                           Pat Larsen, Finance Director

   Betty P. Wheeler                                                Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

   Stephen L. Denison                                            Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

   Richard Tatton                                                    Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

   Elizabeth H. Kourianos                                       Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police


Others Present:

   John Serfustini                          John Huefner                 Don Smith                      Francis Duzenack

   Ken Larson


Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.

 

 1.         MINUTES - December 12, 2001

 

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the December 12, 2001 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 2.         BID OPENING - Backhoe For Water/Sewer/Electrical Departments - Committee Appointed

 

The following bid was received for a backhoe.

 

                         Wheeler Machinery                     Caterpillar 446B 110 HP             $121,387

 

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that a committee, comprised of Councilmembers Denison and Kourianos, Gary Sonntag, Sam White, Brian Allred and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bid and given the power to act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 3.         CARBON DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS - Permission To Close 1st East

 

John Huefner, Carbon District Boy Scouts, requested permission to close 1st East between Main Street and 1st North on Saturday, March 16, 2002, from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. for their Scout-A-Rama. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 4.         LIBRARY - Permission To Apply For Library Services and Technology Grant

 

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Library be given permission to apply for a Library Services and Technology Grant in the amount of $7,500. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. These funds will be used to purchase new computers and printers.

 

 5.         BIG O TIRES, JUSTIN AND KATHY SHERMAN - Conditional Use Permits

 

Francis Duzenack reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests:

 

Big O Tires - 790 West Price River Drive - Four signs, one on each side of the building.

Justin and Kathy Sherman - 586 West 350 North - Construction of patio cover on non-conforming lot. The cover will be open on two sides and will be constructed of non-combustible material.

 

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.






January 9, 2002

 

 6.         COUNCILMEMBER APPLICATIONS - Interviews Scheduled

 

Mayor Piccolo reported that the following have submitted applications for the open

Councilmember position:

 

                         Joe Christman              Nick Tatton                    Don Reaveley

Johnny MahleresJohn B. AngottiArthur G. Daniels

Dalvin B. BradleyFrank R. Ori, Jr.Jerry B. Spendlove

 

Mayor Piccolo recommended that the Council review the applicants and submit three names to him for consideration. It was recommended that the applicants be interviewed. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that three names be submitted to Mayor Piccolo, that he match the names for interviews, and that the interviews be scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2002. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Councilmember Tatton withdrew from the selection as his son has submitted his application.

 

 7.         COMMUNITY DIRECTOR POSITION - Deferred Until New Councilmember Appointed

 

Mayor Piccolo recommended that the interview and selection process for the Community Director Position be deferred until the Councilmember in Item #6 above is appointed. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that recommendation be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried. Councilmember Denison abstained.

 

 8.         COUNCIL RETREAT - Scheduled For February 11, 2001

 

Mayor Piccolo reported that he would like to schedule a Council retreat to include some members of staff to develop a mission statement and coordinate the City’s goals. He will ask a facilitator to operate the meeting. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Council Retreat be scheduled for Monday, February 11, 2002, and that staff members be appointed at the Mayor’s discretion. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 9.         LOCAL OFFICIALS DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE - Scheduled For January 23, 2002

 

Mayor Piccolo reported that the Local Officials Day At The Legislature is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2002. He explained the day’s events pertaining to the meetings, breakfasts and luncheons.

 

10.       SAM WHITE, RON BREWER - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:

 

Sam White, Ron Brewer - Rural Water 2002 Annual Conference, February 27, March 1, 2001, St. George, Utah

 

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

11.       FLAG DAY SCHEDULE - Year 2002

 

Mayor Piccolo presented the Flag Day Schedule for the Year 2002. Joanne Lessar asked the Council if they desired the flags to remain on Sunday when the actual holiday falls on a Saturday. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the Flag Day schedule be approved with Sundays being added. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

            January 4 - Statehood Day                                   July 4 - Independence Day

            January 21 - Civil Rights Day                               July 24 - Pioneer Day

            February 18 - President’s Day                             July 25, 26, 27 - International Days

            March 16, 17 - St. Patrick’s Day             September 2 - Labor Day

            May 18, 19 - Armed Forces Day              October 14- Columbus Day

            May 27 - Memorial Day                                        November 11 - Veterans Day

            June 14 - Flag Day



January 9, 2002

 

12.       PRICE MAIN STREET DESIGN - Sunrise Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $7,693.10 submitted

by Sunrise Engineering, Inc., for their contract on the Price Main Street Design. This will be paid by the Utah Department of Transportation. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

13.       WATER TREATMENT PLANT SEDIMENTATION BASIN PAINTING, DESIGN MODIFICATIONS - Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering - Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $84.00 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering for their contract on the design modifications of the Water Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin painting. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

14.       EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATOR DESIGN - Intermountain Consumer Professional Engineers, Inc. - Final Payment - Tabled

 

Gary Sonntag recommended that the request for a final payment to Intermountain Consumer Professional Engineers, Inc. for the emergency electrical generator design be tabled for further review. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the item be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

15.       PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE - Report Of Work Hours

 

Gary Sonntag presented a report on the number of work hours that have been completed in the Parks and Recreation Department through community service, namely the Juvenile Court, Justice Court and Judicial Court. During the past 14 months, 9,081.25 hours have been completed, which is equivalent to approximately $56,757.81. It was recommended that the employees of the Parks Department who act as supervisors during this work service be recognized at the next meeting.

 

16.       WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE PROJECT, #25S-2000 - Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc. - Partial Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $142,346.78 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce, Inc., for their contract on the Water Transmission Pipeline Project. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

17.       WATER/SEWER/ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT COMPACTION EQUIPMENT - Purchase Approved

 

Gary Sonntag reported that one quotation was received for the purchase of a gas powered “jumping jack” style compactor for the Water/Sewer/Electrical Departments. That quotation was from A-1 Rental for a Wacker in the amount of $2,763.47. Gary requested permission to purchase that item from A-1 Rental. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the purchase be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

18.       CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Review

 

Pat Larsen presented an updated Capital Improvement Plan. She asked the Council to review the items and would welcome any input. She and Gary Sonntag have completed their review of the plan and are recommending that it be adopted.

 

19.       PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

 

Councilmember Denison reported that at the last meeting of the Price River Water Improvement District, Keith Cox was sworn in as a boardmember from the county-at-large. He was re-elected to that position in November, 2001. Tony Gonzales was appointed as the representative from Helper City.



January 9, 2002

 

20.       INTERNATIONAL DAYS CO-CHAIRMAN - Councilmember Stephen L. Denison

 

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Councilmember Denison be appointed Co-

Chairman of the International Days Committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried. Councilmember Wheeler has been appointed Chairman.

 

21.       WATER TRANSMISSION LINE - Update

 

Gary Sonntag reported that he met with the Carbon Plant of Utah Power & Light Company and Plateau Mine regarding the easements for the Water Transmission Line. They were very good to work with. Besides these easements, he has other easements that he is working on. Two have agreed to sign, the third had some questions, and he has not been able to contact another one. They all look favorable.

 

22.       PURCHASING POLICY - Update

 

Pat Larsen presented the final update of the purchasing policy. She asked the Council to review it as she would like to adopt it at the next meeting.

 

23.       DISCLOSURE STATEMENT - Councilmember Richard Tatton

 

Councilmember Tatton disclosed that he lives at 870 North 600 East and is the owner of Tatton Insurance Agency located at 856 East 100 North in Price, Utah. He receives compensation from Tatton Insurance Agency, Inc., in the sum of $10,000 for insurance policies issued to Price City. If the City awards insurance business to Tatton Insurance Agency, he will benefit from that award as agent of the policy. He also has a personal interest with three other parties in Northpark Estates, a parcel of ground in Northeast Price. He has a business located at 856 East 100 North in Price and owns the building and business. He also is a Boardmember of the Carbon County Planning and Zoning Commission.


Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.


                                                                                          APPROVED:




                                                                                                                                           

ATTEST:                                                                           Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor




                                                 

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder