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