Minutes of the
City Hall: Price,
January 10, 2007 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor
Councilmembers: Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Kathy Hanna-Smith Bret
Cammans, Customer Service Director
Jeanne McEvoy Laurie
Tryon, City Recorder
Excused
Absence:
Nick Tatton-Community Director
Others
Present:
Russell Wilson,
Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in
attendance.
1. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT-Update
The
Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the activities and functions in
which they have participated.
2. AUDIT
REPORT- Annual Audit Report
Greg
Marsing of Smuin, Rich and Marsing presented and reviewed the audit report for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006. Mr. Marsing
reviewed the financial statements, individual fund statements and schedules,
the statement of net assets, which included assets and liabilities and reports
according to governmental auditing standards.
The auditor’s opinion is that the City is doing everything in a correct
manner. The audit did not find any material instances or weaknesses in internal
control. Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Marsing for his
report. MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved to accept the audit report. Seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and
carried.
3. VISIONARY
SERVICE AWARD- Russell Wilson
Russell
Wilson received the Visionary Service Leader Award for his community
involvement within
4.
Regarding New Trail System- Dondra Nance
Dondra and Fuzzy Nance are seeking a letter of support from
5. PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilmember
a.
Castle Ridge
Subdivision – (Approx)
b.
c.
MOTION.
Councilmember Nielson moved that the Conditional Use Permits be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS- MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that items #6 through #23 be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
6. MINUTES-
December 13, 2006
January 5, 2007- Special Council Meeting
7. FINAL
PAYMENT- Final Payment to Smuin, Rich and Marsing – 2006 Audit
8. RESOLUTION
2007-01 - Revised Job Descriptions for Equipment Technician I, Equipment
Technician II, Equipment Technician III and Master Mechanic
9. RESOLUTION
2007-02 -Revision of Section XVIII, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual
10. MECHANIC
SHOP- Promotion of John Gurule to Equipment
Technician II
11. SWIMMING
POOL- Advertise and Hire Two Lifeguards-Budgeted Item
12. SLOPE
STABILIZATION WATER TREATMENT PLANT DIVERSION- Project #5C-2006-Bid Award
13.
14. 10
FOOT IN-BED SALT SPREADER- H & K Truck Equipment-Project #6E-2006 Payment
15. TRAVEL
REQUEST- Authorization for Travel
16. BEAR
SOFTWARE LICENSING CONTRACT-Updated Software Licensing Agreement Between
17. BEAR
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR APPROVAL- An Additional BEAR Program Independent
Contractor for the
18. ECONOMIC
VITALITY LOAN- Change Loan Fund to an
19.
20. RESOLUTION
2007-03- Approval and Adoption of New Planning and Zoning Building
Department-Fee Schedule and Resolution
21. RESOLUTION
2007-04- Approval and Adoption of the January 2007 Version of the
22. CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND BUDGET COMMITTEE- Public Hearing Scheduled for Capital
Improvement Projects for March 14, 2007
23. BUSINESS
LICENSES- Business Licenses for KDK Distributing and Namaste-Energy.
24.
Intent to Maintain Pathway
The
Price River Enhancement Project is chaired by Roger Barton of the Utah Association
of Conservation Districts. The water quality assessment has begun and will
continue through the fall of 2007. The work on removing invasive trees will
start in March 2007 and continue for the next 2-3 years. Spin offs from the
river project may include pedestrian pathways and trails (eventually from
Helper to Wellington), fire load (trees & brush) reduction, improved
vegetation, wild life intrusion control, enhanced river fishery, access to
the river, reduce vagrancy presence
(hobo camps) and to improve the gateway and entries to the City. The County is
sponsoring an application to the Utah Department of Transportation requesting
enhancement funds to design and build a bicycle pedestrian pathway (Phase I)
along US 6 from Carbon Avenue (SR10) to the Old Gordon Creek road crossing.
Depending on funding the project could be trimmed back to 100 North (SR55).
Construction would likely begin in 2009. The County requests that the City
provide a letter of support for the application on the bicycle pedestrian pathway
project. This fits into the City’s transportation master plan and will be a
positive improvement to the City. The County also requests that the City
provide a letter indicating its willingness to maintain the pathway once it is
built. This would potentially include: pathway pavement repairs, fence
maintenance, removal of weeds, paint striping, signing, snow
removal, managing access and police enforcement. This would only be for that
segment of the pathway that is within or adjacent to the City limits. Councilmember
Davis had some concerns regarding the total costs of maintenance for this on
going project after it is complete. At this time,
25. OIL
AND GAS LEASE- Approval of the Oil and Gas Lease from Associated Resources
Nick
Sampinos presented the Oil and Gas Lease from Associated Resources
(representing Shell Oil) and is requesting approval to sign the lease under the
terms and conditions with a five year extension. The original acreage of 448.95
acres to be leased has been changed to 318.92 acres. One third of the actual
surface is owned by someone else with
26.
BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE- Advertise and Bid for an Independent Research
Company
The business license fee schedule needs to be
completed as soon as possible as it has not been done since 1986. An
independent research company would benefit the City in a positive and fair way
instead of having someone in house do the research. The purpose of the would be to provide a basis and justification for
license fees charged by the city. MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to advertise and solicit
bids for an outside independent research company to research our current
business license fee schedule. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton. Motion
carried.
27. WILDLAND
FIREFIGHTER EQUIPMENT GRANT- Proceed with Firefighter Grant
In last year’s legislative session, new laws governing
wildland fire suppression were enacted. These new
laws affect our responsibility in responding to wildland
fire within our response area. Each firefighter participating in wildland firefighting will be required to obtain wildland firefighter certifications. Greg Lowder, Sid Nelson and the Fire Chief are the only
firefighters that currently have these certifications. Chief Bedont is
requiring all firefighters to go through the training. A grant is available
through the
28. BUSINESS
LICENSE APPROVAL FOR INNER BALANCE 4 MIND BODY &
SPIRIT
The building has already been through the process of a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application and is permitted to for this type of
business. Therefore, the business license can be given without a separate CUP. MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved to approve the business license for Inner Balance- 4
Mind Body and Spirit. Seconded by Councilmember McEvoy.
Motion carried.
29. PRWID
by Councilmember Tatton-
At the last PRWID meeting, finalizing the budget was
successful. There was a reorganization of the board assignments. Update on the
Helper Interchange project was given. The project is coming along.
30. COMMUNITY
PROGRESS UPDATE by Councilmember Hanna-Smith
The signs entering
Councilmember
McEvoy would like to see the city website address listed on each sign. All Councilmembers are in support of the sign
restoration.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith is also working on eliminating
all of the yard and garage sale signs that are hanging on telephone poles,
buildings and sign posts. A news release
will be placed in the local newspaper in order to educate the citizens of
31.
PLAYGROUND UPDATE by Councilmember McEvoy
The
project is still on going with projects to complete such as: retaining walls,
sidewalk, signage and memorial stones. A billboard will be placed near the
highway to bring attention to the Basso Dino-Mine Playground and also to say thank
you to the community for all of their dedication and hard work.
32. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
a. Emil
Simone Complaint - 11-05
b. Buck
and Claudia Moynier-Road- 7/06
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Meeting Reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
Regular meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Laurie Tryon, City Recorder