Minutes of the Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

January 23, 2008 at 5:35 p.m.

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director

Councilmembers: Aleck Shilaos, Police Chief

Jeff Nielson John Daniels, Human Resource Director

Richard Tatton Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Jeanne McEvoy Laurie Tryon, City Recorder

Rick Davis Pat Larsen, Finance Director

Nick Tatton, Community Director

Excused Absence: Councilmember Hanna-Smith, Bret Cammans, Customer Service Director

Others Present: Ed Howa, CJ McManus, Angela Crowther , Rob Radley and Adam Pierucci

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in attendance.

1. PUBLIC COMMENT

Kerry Jensen, Principal of Mont Harmon Junior High, commented on the success of the School Resource Officer program and Officer Radley of the Price City Police Department’s performance. Mr. Jensen stated that Officer Radley works directly with the staff and students at Mont Harmon and other schools as requested and is a great benefit to the school district. Officer Radley serves as another set of eyes for the staff and has built a relationship with the students. The students and parents feel safer knowing that someone is there watching out for them and the staff is reassured with his presence during one on one meetings with the students. Another benefit to having the officer on campus is the quick handling of criminal matters and the resource contacts that Officer Radley has within the community. The officer can handle interrogations and interviews on the spot. He is able to inform the school of the laws and how to handle different situations. Many of the new discipline problems with cyber bullying, texting and cell phone use are also being addressed through this program. Officer Radley is a great role model for all of the students especially the young men that are headed down the wrong road. Mr. Jensen is in support of this program and hopes to continue the relationship between the Price Police Department and the School District. Having a certified Police Officer stationed in the school gives the officer more latitude than if he was a school district employee. Mr. Jensen is not sure at this point what the statistics will be at the end of this year or next year but he hopes to see that the juvenile referrals are down. Chief Shilaos stated that this program is a benefit to the City as everything is now handled through Officer Radley and the other on duty officers do not have to continually go to the school and can deal with other issues happening in the City. Direct access to information regarding problems at the school can now be easily obtained through Officer Radley which assists the Police Department in its efficiency. Officer Radley is used at other schools besides Mont Harmon approximately two times a week. Councilmember Nielson thanked Mr. Jensen for coming and complimented Officer Radley for a job well done.

2. BID OPENING- Price City Homestead Boulevard Water Line Relocation #2C-2008

The Homestead Blvd. Water Relocation project will lower segments of the existing 10 and 12 inch

water pipeline at 900 North Homestead Blvd. This is being done to accommodate the pending

new road elevation. The estimated construction cost is $24,300. Two bids were received from: Nelco Contractors $20,162.00

Pierucci & Siaperas Construction $25,575.00

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton authorized a committee review the bids and award the bid as

they see fit. The committee will be made up of Gary Sonntag, Councilmember Davis

and those staff members chosen by Mr. Sonntag. Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and

carried.

3. VISIONARY SERVICE LEADER AWARD- Ethan Migliori

Angela Crowther received the award on behalf of Ethan Migliori

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the following

recommendations on applications for a Home Occupied Permit:

4. HOME OCCCUPIED PERMITS

a. Castle Valley Entertainment- 480 College Avenue- Brennen Woodward, Owner- Office Use-Final with contingency

b. Jim Miller Construction- 248 N. 300 E.-Jim Miller, Owner- Office Use-Final with contingency

MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to grant final approval on items a and b. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave the following recommendation on an application for a Conditional Use Permit:

a. BTAC Permanent Authorization-375 S. Carbon Ave.- Final

MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved to grant final approval on item a. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

CONSENT AGENDA - Councilmember Nielson moved to approve items 6 through 20 on the agenda. Item #17 was removed from the agenda for discussion. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

6. MINUTES

January 9, 2008 City Council Meeting

January 9, 2008 Community Development and Renewal Agency Meeting

7. ORDINANCE 2008-01- Authorization to Approve Ordinance 2008-01 Repealing the Business License Code and Adopting the Revised 2007 Business License Code and Fee Schedule

8. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, CITY STAFF AND CITY BOARDS- Authorization to Approve the 2008 City Appointments

Mayor Joe Piccolo - Budget & Finance, Economic Development, City Recorder, Human

Resources, Chamber of Commerce Agent, Boards/Commissions, City Treasurer, Redevelopment

Agencies, Committees, Police Safety, Community Action Team, Southeastern Utah Association of

Local Governments, Community Safety, Building Inspection, Mayor’s Council, Council on Aging,

Legislative Liaison, Volunteers, Fire Department

City Council

Richard Tatton Water Quality Reclamation Policy, PRWID Board Member, Storm

Water Policy, Ditch/Irrigation Systems Policy, City Risk Management

Committee, Fleet Management Policy, Drinking Water Policy, Public

Utilities Advisory Board

Jeanne McEvoy Power & Light Policy, Library Board, Museum/Gallery Policy, Historic

Preservation Policy, Public Works Policy, Capital Improvements

Committee, Chamber of Commerce Committee, CEU Planning

Commission, International Days Chair Elect.

Kathy Hanna-Smith Planning/Zoning Board, Group Insurance Benefits Policy, Volunteer

Team Development Policy, ASCEU Boardmember, Cultural/Heritage

Committee, Community Progress Board, City Emergency Preparedness

Policy, Personnel Committee, Wellness Committee, Community Service

Committee

Jeff Nielson Price City Youth Council, Streets/Maintenance Policy, Waste/Refuse

Management Policy, Physical Facilities Policy, Parks/Cemetery Policy,

Public Risk Management Policy, Personnel Committee, International Days

Immediate Past Chair

Rick Davis Power Board, Economic Development/Business Revitalization Policy,

Carbon County Travel Board, CCRIC Board, Urban Forestry/Sidewalk

Committee, Engineering Policy, Swimming Pool Policy, Information

System Policy, Customer Service Policy, International Days Chair

Civic Appointments:

Gary Sonntag Allred Ditch Company, Pioneer Ditch #1 and #2, Price Water Co. (Price

Canal), Price River Water Users Association (Scofield Reservoir) Joint

Highway Committee

Paul Bedont Emergency Planning

Nick Tatton UAMPS, WAPA, IPA, Economic Development, Council on Aging, BTAC,

RC&D, Property, Irrigation Water

City Officials:

Pat Larsen, Finance Director Max Morgan, City Physician

Laurie Tryon, City Recorder J. Scott Olsen, Street/Maintenance Supervisor

Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director Brent Hadfield, City Engineer

Nick Tatton, Community Director Tamara Gray, Facilities Manager

Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police Shari Madrid, City Treasurer

Paul Bedont, Fire Chief Sam White, Public Utilities Supervisor (Water/Sewer)

Nick Sampinos, City Attorney Norma Procarione, Librarian

Bret Cammans, Customer Services Director

Suda Merriman, Parks/Recreation Supervisor/Cemetery

John Daniels, Human Resource Director , Building Inspector

Board of Adjustments

Guido Rachiele (Chair), Helen O. Smith, David Paur, Jan Young

Planning and Zoning Commission

Larry Bruno (Chair), Alfred Richens, Frankie Sacco, Gary Lyon, Ed Shook, Robert Richens,

Kathy Hanna-Smith (Council)

9. BUSINESS LICENSE- Authorization to Approve a Business License for Pinnacle Security, ADT Security Systems and Sorenson Communications Inc.

10. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES- Main Street Program-Authorization for Overall Program Consulting Services

11. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES- Main Street Program-Authorization for Contracted Services to Complete the St. Patrick’s Day Event and the Annual Program Marketing Project

12. PLANNING AND ZONING CHAIRMAN 2008- Authorization to Accept the Nominations from the Planning and Zoning Commission for Larry Bruno as Chairman and Gary Lyon and Vice Chairman for 2008

13. STREETS DEPARTMENT- Authorization to Advertise and Hire a Full-Time Laborer in the Streets Department

14. CARBON RODEO CLUB- Request for Contribution for the April 18 and 19, 2008 Rodeo at the Carbon County Fairgrounds

15. ECONOMIC VITALITY LOAN FUND- Authorization to Close a Loan from the Economic Vitality Loan Fund to Arcenio Valesquez for Equipment to Purchase Pursuant to the Recommendation of the Loan Review Committee

16. COLLEEN QUIGLEY WOMEN’S CENTER- Ratify Authorization to Waive the Building Permit Fee for the Colleen Quigley Women’s Center

Terri Yelonk, Program Manager, requests a waiver of building permit fees for the Colleen Quigley Women’s Center, for the installation of an access to the basement. The Mayor and City Council were polled at the previous City Council meeting. See attached letter.

17. TRAVEL REQUEST

Paul Bedont- State Fire Chief’s Symposium- St. George, Utah- January 16-17, 2008 and FEMA specialized training-Salt Lake City- February 4-8, 2008

Four Firefighters- Utah State Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School- St. George, Utah-Mid January

Nick Tatton-Annual Main Street Program Conference- Philadelphia, PA. March 30 to April 2, 2008

Shauna Fassett- Terminal Agency Coordinator Training-BCI- April 20-May 1, 2008- Ogden, Utah

18. FRANCHISE FEE PAYMENT- Authorization to Pay a Final Franchise Fee Payment to Utah Power & Light of $56,344.81

19. OUTSOURCING UTILITY BILLING- Authorization to Outsource the Utility Billing

Councilmember Tatton would like to make sure that all local billing agencies have been contacted before making a decision on a company that provides this service. The outsourcing would only consist of printing and that may be something that can be done locally. The machine that Price City now has requires constant maintenance and repair. The estimated life of a machine has been 5-10 years depending on the use. The outsourcing of the utility bills would save the City approximately eight hours a month. Councilmember Tatton would like the local businesses checked to see if they do this type of outsource billing, the cost of labor to do the billing now and the maintenance costs for the machine before making a final decision. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to table the item and return to the next meeting with more information. Seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

20. DOWNTOWN PARKING – Agenda Addendum Item #1

Ed Howa was present at the meeting and stated that if the City couldn’t incur the cost of placing two hour parking signs in the downtown area then a possible idea could be posting of a courtesy sign that encourages parking for customers only. The Mayor stated that the cost of the signs was not the issue; but enforcing the parking limit may become a problem. The signs may need the blessing of other business owners and support from Price City, but violations couldn’t be enforced by the Police Department. Mr. Howa came tonight to hear the results of Councilmember Hanna-Smith’s research with the downtown business owners. Councilmember Nielson and Mr. Howa would like to hear what Councilmember Hanna-Smith found before making a decision. Councilmember McEvoy stated that the City is working on amending the City ordinance on overnight parking which should assist with the snow removal and sweeping issues. She also stated that she had three downtown merchants contact her to say thank you for considering the two hour parking limit signs. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved to table the item until the next agenda for further discussion as more information is received. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and carried.

21. PRWID-Councilmember Tatton reported on the happenings of the last PRWID meeting.

22. INTERNATIONAL DAYS- Update by Councilmember Davis

· Subcommittee created for Grand Marshall and the criteria used for selection.

· Movie Screen- possible purchase of a screen

· Next Meeting is Feb. 12 at 12 p.m.

23. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

a. Committee Review for Street Banners

b. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements on 2^nd South

c. Basso Dino-Mine Playground

24. EXECUTIVE SESSION-Struck

Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. by Mayor Piccolo pursuant to the motion by Councilmember McEvoy.

APPROVED ATTEST

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Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor Laurie Tryon, City Recorder