Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

January 14, 2003

 

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo  Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Boardmembers:                                   Pat Larsen, Finance Director

     Betty P. Wheeler                             Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

     Stephen L. Denison                        Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

     Richard Tatton                                 Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

     Jeanne McEvoy                               Nick Tatton, Community Director

     Joe Christman                                 Kevin Drolc, Police Lieutenant

 

Others Present:

     Corky Nichols                    Sandy Nichols                  Jack Leautaud                    John Leautaud

     Travis Leautaud                 Melanie Steele                 Tony Siaperas                    Holley Holden

     Cody Nunley                      Joyce Daniels                   Art Daniels

 

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

 

 1.       COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT

 

           The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the activities taking place in their individual

           departments.

 

 2.       MINUTES - December 10, 2003, January 2, 2004, January 8, 2004

 

           MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the December 10, 2003, January 2,

           2004 and January 8, 2004 meetings be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember

           Wheeler and carried.

 

 3.       ST. PATRICK=S DAY PARADE - City Participation and Contribution Approved

 

           Corky Nichols asked the Council to consider getting involved in the St. Patrick=s Day Parade again.

           He was one of the originators of this parade that began 20 years ago, and at that time, the City

           handled the entire event.  For the past 10 years, it has been handled by someone else.  Mr. Nichols

           felt that events in Carbon County are getting bigger and better all the time.  He would like to

           become involved again.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the City support the St.

           Patricks Day parade, that staff be committed to assist, and that a contribution of $500 be provided

           out of the Community Progress funds.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 4.       UTAH STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE - Use of Price City Library Approved

 

           Councilmember Tatton reported that the Utah State Democratic Committee has requested

           permission  to use the Price City Library to conduct a Presidential Primary election on February 24,

           2004, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 8:00 p.m.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved

           that the request be granted.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 5.       LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT - Permission To Submit Application For A Grant

 

           Councilmember Tatton reported that the Price City Library is requesting permission to submit an

           application for a grant through the Federal Library Services and Technology Act.  The grant funds

           would be used to improve information technology services and improve access to information to all

           categories of underserved populations.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the request

           be granted.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 6.       CITY HALL HEAT PUMPS - Permission To Purchase

 

           Councilmember Tatton reported that the Building Supervisor has requested permission to purchase

           two heat pumps for the City Hall building at a cost of $3,850.  These pumps will be used for the

          Civic Auditorium, an office and Room 207.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the

          purchase be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 

 

 

      January 14, 2004

 

 7.      CLASS AC@ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, #1C-2003 - Nielson Construction Company - Change Order

          #2, Final Payment

 

          Councilmember Denison presented Change Order #2 to the contract with Nielson Construction

          Company for the Class AC@ Road Improvements.  The change order increases the contract $302.10

          to  reflect additional as-built paint striping quantities.  Also presented was a final payment in the

          amount of $17,306.46.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the change order and final

          payment be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 8.      ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT - Purchase of Vehicle, Transfer of Funds - Tabled

 

          Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Electric Department has requested permission to transfer

          funds out of the tree trimming budget in order to purchase a truck.  One of their vehicles lost its

          transmission and another vehicle=s clutch has gone out.  MOTION.  As there were several questions

          regarding this issue, Councilmember McEvoy moved that it be tabled.  Motion seconded by

          Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 9.      SIMPLISTIC SOLUTIONS, NUNLEY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING - Home Occupied Businesses

          Approved

 

          Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable

          recommendation to the following requests for home occupied businesses.

 

          Simplistic Solutions - 330 North Madison Avenue, Bret Cammans-Owner (Software Development

          and Computer Support

          Nunley Structural Engineering - 895 North 1100 East, Cody Nunley-Owner

          KP Company - 140 Hillcrest Drive, Kenneth Payne-Owner (Project Management Consultant)

 

          MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the home occupied businesses be approved upon

          the purchase of a business license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

10.     PRICE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SILVER STEAK HOUSE, THE T-SHIRT SHOPPE, MIKE

          LOVELESS

 

          Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable

          recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.

 

          Price First Baptist Church - 200 North 300 East - Final

          Silver Steak House - 36 West Main - Final

          The T-Shirt Shoppe - 451 South Carbon Avenue - Final

          Mike Loveless - 600 South Nick Lane - Lot Line Adjustment and Single Lot Subdivision

 

          MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use

          Permits be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

11.     LYLE BAUER, RICK PARRY, SCOTT MARVIDIKIS, RON FOWLER, SETH HUNTINGTON, BRET

          CAMMANS, JERRY WRIGHT, JR.

 

          Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:

          Lyle Bauer, Rick Parry, Scott Marvidikis, Ron Fowler - USU and Utah Nursery and Landscape

          Association, January 13-15, St. George, Utah

          Seth Huntington - New Horizons Planning and Maintaining Active Directory, February 23-27, Salt

          Lake City, Utah

          Bret Cammans - New Horizons Programming Microsoft SQL Server, April 5-9, Salt Lake City, Utah

          Jerry Wright, Jr. - Utah City Engineers Association, January 22, 23, St. George, Utah

 

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

          Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

12.     IS DEPARTMENT - Permission To Purchase Computer Software Licenses

 

          Mayor Piccolo reported that in order to be in compliance with our software license usage and

          needed upgrades, the IS Department is requesting permission to purchase the following

          computer software licenses for a total of $12,087.

      January 14, 2004

 

                    Standard Software Installation For City Employees

                    Public Works AutoCAD Design/Engineering Software

                    AutoCAD Software

                    AutoCAD Land Desktop, Civil Design, Survey Software

 

          MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the purchases be approved.  Motion seconded by

          Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

13.     2004 FLAG DAY SCHEDULE

 

          MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the following flag day schedule for 2004 be approved.

          Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.

 

          Sunday, January 4th - - - - - - - - - - Statehood Day

          Monday, January 19th - - - - - - - - - Civil Rights Day

          Monday, February 16th  - - - - - - - - Presidents Day

          Wednesday, March 17th- - - - - - - - St. Patrick=s Day

          Saturday, May 15th - - - - - - - - - - - Armed Forces Day

          Monday, May 31st-  - - - - - - - - - - - Memorial Day

          Monday, June 14th- - - - - - - - - - - - Flag Day

          Sunday, July 4th- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Independence Day

          Saturday, July 24th- - - - - - - - - - - - Pioneer Day

          Monday, September 6th - - - - - - - - Labor Day

          Monday, October 11th- - - - - - - - - -Columbus Day

          Thursday, November 11th - - - - - - -Veterans Day  

 

14.     GENERAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT - Public Hearing Scheduled

 

           MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that a public hearing be scheduled for April 14, 2004 for

           the General Plan Development.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

15.      AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION - Authorization To Submit Application

 

          In order for the City to offer organized Bicycle Moto-Cross (BMX) racing and practicing and to be

          sanctioned by the ABA, Nick Tatton requested permission to submit an application to the American

          Bicycle Association.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the request be granted and

          that the Mayor be authorized to sign the document.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton

          and carried.

 

16.     RESOLUTION - Condemnation of Leautaud Property - Struck

 

17.     RESOLUTION - Correction To Previous Resolution On Electric Rates - Struck

 

18.     AIRPORT MALL (RICK KROMPEL) - Final Release of Development Agreement

 

          Gary Sonntag reported that the Airport Mall has been completed for over a year and has been found

          to be eligible for a final release of the agreement and remaining funds in reserve in the amount of

          $2,591.00.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the final release be approved.  Motion

          seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

19.     LOS 2 AMIGOS, INC. RESTAURANT - Local Consent For On Premise Non-Tavern Beer License

 

          MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that local consent for an on premise non-tavern beer

          license be given to the Los 2 Amigos, Inc. Restaurant.  Motion seconded by Councilmember

          Christman and carried.

 

20.     DANA YOUNG - Additional Compensation Approved

 

          Keith Wight recommended that additional compensation in the amount of $300 be given to Dana

          Young for additional work she performed while he was ill during the months of October and

          November.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the additional compensation be

          approved for Dana for stepping up and exceeding her job description and filling the job description

          of the Human Resource Director.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

      January 14, 2004

 

21.     JOHN MARSHALL - Request To Purchase City Property - Denied

 

          Gary Sonntag reported that in an earlier meeting, John Marshall requested permission to purchase

          City property that borders the north and east sides of his residential property located in the Coves.

          Price City purchased this property from Carbon County in order to have control over drainage

          problems as well as random access problems by four wheelers.  He spoke with the Zoning

          Administrator and they reviewed the pros and cons of selling it.  The property is not flat, is uneven

          and slopes into the lots with a large hill on the north side.  It was felt that it is not to the City=s

          advantage to sell it.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that a letter be written to Mr.

          Marshall denying his request.  Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

21.     PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

 

          Councilmember Wheeler reported that Price River Water Improvement District held its first meeting

          of the year last Tuesday.  They meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  Tommy

          Matthews, the newly elected member of the Board, was sworn in.  Keith Cox will serve as Chairman

          and  Administrator, Karl Housekeeper will serve as Vice Chairman and over the fleet department,

          Tony Gonzales will oversee the water treatment plant, she will be over the construction and

          maintenance crews, and Tommy Matthews will be over the wastewater plant.  As Carbon County

          does not want streets torn up because of the weather, any new construction will be placed on hold

          until March.  There is some construction continuing in areas that do not involve roads.

 

22.     INTERNATIONAL DAYS COMMITTEE - Update

 

          Mayor Piccolo updated the International Days Committee and their assignments.  Councilmember

          McEvoy will serve as chairman,  Councilmember Christman as sub-chairman, serving as chairman

          in 2005, and Councilmember Denison as co-chairman, shadowing the outgoing chairman.

 

23.     PRICE/WELLINGTON CANAL - Update

 

          Gary Sonntag reported that he attended a meeting of the Price/Wellington Canal where they

          discussed piping the canal.  They are pursuing another application with the NRCS, which is due on

          February 28th.  They reduced the size and cost of the project.  Instead of intercepting the river water

          near Helper, they are going to intercept it by the golf course.  Some other modifications will be

          attempted as they come through the valley.  Decisions need to be made involving laterals and

          terminology pertaining to on farm and off farm, which involves sprinkling systems and piping from

          the canal pipe that reaches out to other farms and water users that take canal water.  It is moving

          along quite rapidly.  A review on property acquisition needs to be made as to whether it is feasible.

          It is also undecided whether to follow the alignment of the canal or take shortcuts at certain points.

 

24.     KEVEN MORTENSEN - Purchase of Property - Tabled

 

          MOTION.  In as much as Mr. Mortensen was not present, Councilmember Wheeler moved that the

          item be tabled and placed on the next agenda.  Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and

          carried by the following vote.

 

          Councilmember Wheeler - Aye                    Councilmember Tatton - Naye

          Councilmember Denison - Aye                    Councilmember McEvoy - Aye

          Councilmember Christman - Aye

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene.  Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Reconvened at 7:21 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

                                    APPROVED:

 

 

                                                                                      

ATTEST:                       Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

 

                                                  

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder