Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
February 9,
2000, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Lou
Colosimo
Councilmembers: Vernon
W. Jones, Community Administrator
Roy A. Nikas Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Betty P. Wheeler Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Joe L. Piccolo Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Gary
Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Richard Tatton Keith
Wight, Human Resource Director
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Others
Present:
Ella Passarella Georgina
Nowak Todd Cassity
Dennis Geary Boyd
Bell
Mayor
Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
1.
MINUTES -
January 18, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes
of the January 18, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and
carried.
2.
MINUTES -
January 25, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes
of the January 25, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
3.
MINUTES -
January 26, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes
of the January 26, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
4.
VIAL OF LIFE -
Permission To Place Message In Utility Bills
Ella Passarella, representing the TRIAD/Seniors and Law Enforcement
Together, requested permission to place a message in the City’s utility bills
advertising the Vial of Life. The Vial
of Life is a small container that is placed in the refrigerator of elderly
residents or those that are severely ill.
Inside the container is information pertaining to the individual, such
as their social security number, their insurance, their illness, their
medications, and what they are allergic to.
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
5.
PUBLIC HEARING
- Budget Revision FY1999/2000 - Meeting Scheduled
Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:39 p.m. to receive
comments on the proposed budget revision for FY1999/2000. Pat Larsen reported that the revision
increases the General Fund $73,000. The
biggest item was the sewer truck that was left off last year’s budget. Councilmember Nikas recommended that as
there are several questions on certain departments and line items, that a
workshop be scheduled to review the revision.
MOTION. There
being no further comments, Councilmember Nikas moved that the Public Hearing be
closed and that a workshop be scheduled for Wednesday, February 16th
at 5:00 p.m. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Public Hearing closed at 5:42 p.m.
6.
COLLEGE OF
EASTERN UTAH - Water and Power Service Connections Waived
Dennis Geary, representing the College of Eastern Utah, requested that
the fees for the water and power service connections be waived for the
construction of a new maintenance department complex on Veterans Lane at
approximately 550 North. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that with the
exception of hard costs, that the City’s portion of fees for the water and
power service connections be waived.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. Councilmember Tatton voted “naye”.
7.
SCOUT-O-RAMA -
Permission To Use Peace Gardens and Close 1st East Between Main
Street and 1st North
Gerald Lloyd, representing the Boy Scouts, requested permission to use
the Peace Gardens and to close 1st East between Main Street and 1st
North for their Scout-O-Rama scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2000, from 8:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the
request be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
8.
PRICE ELKS LODGE
#1550 - Contribution For World War II Memorial Denied
Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from the Price Elks Lodge #1550
requesting a contribution towards the nationwide drive to raise funds to build
a World War II Memorial. The Council
felt that this is a worthwhile project, but since the memorial will be built in
Washington, they questioned the justification to spend tax payers money on a
project that would not benefit the City.
MOTION.
Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
9.
FRANK LUNAN -
Recognition
Councilmember Denison reported that for the past several months, Price
City Employee Frank Lujan, has volunteered his time and efforts to help
children at the Castle Heights Elementary School with language barrier
problems. He has been recognized by the
Principal of the school, the teachers, the PTA and the Carbon County School
District. Councilmember Denison
presented Frank with a certificate and plaque from the school and a gift certificate
from Price City in appreciation for his efforts . Carbon County School Superintendent Boyd Bell thanked Mr. Lujan
for his volunteer work.
10.
SWIM TEAM SCORE
BOARD - Update
Councilmember Piccolo reported that he might be able to raise
approximately $3,000 to $4,000 for the purchase of the swim team score
board. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a committee
consisting of himself, Gary Sonntag, and Scott McDonald be appointed to review
the dimensions of the scoreboard in anticipation of where it might be placed in
the pool area. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11.
YOUTH CITY
COUNCIL - Request To Reinstate Sister City Program
Chris Pehlar, representing the Youth City Council, reported that
approximately ten years ago, Price City had a Sister City in Russia. He requested permission to reinstate the
program. The annual fees would be $280,
but there would be a lot of benefits, such as help in writing grants, discounts
on conferences, etc. It will also bring
more cultural awareness to the community.
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and
carried.
12.
UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION - Approved
Councilmember Nikas recommended the following reorganization of the
Utilities Department:
The Lead Meter Reader, Meter Reader II, and temporary seasonal
employees will report to Vern Jones,
Community Administrator.
The Customer Service Representative will report to Wilma Barnett, City
Treasurer.
The Information Systems Director will report to Vern Jones.
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the
reorganization be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
13.
HOME REPAIRS, B
& J BILLING SERVICE - Home Occupied Businesses Approved
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the following home occupied businesses:
Home Repairs - 545
North Windsor Road, Mel Mosher-Owner
B & J Billing Service - 591 North Cedar Land, Jacque C. Guymon-Owner
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the
businesses be approved upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
14.
CESAR ‘N’
RUDY’S BODY SHOP - Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to Cesar ‘N’ Rudy’s Body Shop and sign to be
located at 59 West 100 North. Two
contingencies were placed on the business - the first being that the parking
lot east of the body shop be paved. A
temporary 24 month conditional use permit was placed on the parking lot. The second contingency was that the sand
trap located inside the building be accessible to Price City so that waste
water pre-treatment management can be conducted on an annual basis. Councilmember Nikas stated that he has
received complaints that painting is being done inside the building without a
painting booth. He expressed his
concerns if this is happening. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the
business be approved per the above contingencies, that a Conditional Use Permit
be issued, and that the business license fee be paid. Further, that before the business license is issued that the
owner be required to install the required spray painting booth. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
15.
MANUAL ESCOTO,
BRANDON SICILIA, ROBERT BENNETT, GARY SONNTAG, JERRY WRIGHT - Travel Approved
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:
Manual Escoto, Brandon Sicilia - Arrest Control Instructor, March 20-24, P.O.S.T.
Robert Bennett -
Utah Chapter of I.C.B.O. Annual Conference, February 22-25, St. George
Gary Sonntag -
Annual Conference Utah Recreation & Parks Association, March 13-15, St.
George
Jerry Wright - Utah
Asphalt Conference, Utah Technology Transfer Center, March 1,2, Salt Lake
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the travel
requests be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
16.
COUNCILMEMBER
JOE PICCOLO - Appointed International Days Co-Chairman
Mayor Colosimo reported that he needs a Co-Chairman for International
Days. Councilmember Piccolo volunteered
to be Co-Chairman. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Councilmember
Piccolo be approved as Co-Chairman.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
17.
RESOLUTION #2000-04
- Adopting Bylaws And Rules Of Procedure For Conducting Price City Planning
Commission Meetings
Vern Jones presented Resolution #2000-04, adopting bylaws and rules of
procedure for conducting Price City Planning Commission Meetings. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution
#2000-04 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
18.
RESOLUTION
#2000-05 - Adopting A Member Services Project Agreement Between Utah Associated
Municipal Power Systems
Vern Jones presented Resolution #2000-05, adopting a member services
project agreement between Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems and Price
City. This agreement enables Price City
to participate in service offered through the Member Services Project, such as
cost of service and unbundling analysis.
MOTION.
Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #2000-05 be adopted and that
the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and
carried.
19.
QUESTAR
PIPELINE COMPANY, GAS COMPANY - Right-Of-Way Easements
Vern Jones presented right-of-way easements with Questar Pipeline
Company and Gas Company pertaining to an existing pipeline and the construction
of a proposed 8" pipeline across two separate pieces of property located
on the north end of Price City. Questar
presently has a 60' easement on which the 20" line exists and where the
new 8" line will be installed. Mr.
Sampinos has reviewed the easements and suggested the following changes:
The words “convey and warrant right of-ways” be changed to “grant right-of-ways”. He does not want to reflect that the City will guarantee title to
those particular easements. The second change would be to identify the specific
size of the pipeline that they are maintaining, operating, repairing and
removing so that if there is ever a desire to change the size or the number of
pipelines, they would come back to the City for approval. He recommended approval of the easements
subject to the above changes being made.
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that the easements be approved subject to the
changes recommended by Mr. Sampinos.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
20.
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (INTERNET SAFETY NIGHT) - Rental Fees Waived For Civic
Auditorium
Vern Jones reported that a software package for unwanted internet
sights has been made available by a private organization. This organization, through cooperation with
the Information Systems Department, the Library, and the Carbon County Sheriffs
Department, will present a workshop on how to safely surf the internet. This is a for-profit organization. They are requesting use of the Civic
Auditorium for this workshop and asking that rental fees be waived. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that with the
exception of hard costs, that rental fees be waived. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
21.
WATER
TRANSMISSION LINE FEASIBILITY STUDY - Caldwell, Richards & Sorensen (CRS
Engineering) - Partial Payment #7
Gary Sonntag presented an invoice in the amount of $1,545.65 submitted
by CRS Engineering for their work on the Water Transmission Line Feasibility
Study. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the partial
payment be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
22.
WATER SOURCE
PROTECTION PLAN - Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering - Change Order and Final
Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Hansen,
Allen & Luce Engineering for their work on the Water Source Protection
Plan. They completed the contract for
$9,001.11 less than anticipated. Gary
also presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $2,413.97. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the change
order and final payment be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
23.
CEDAR HILLS
DRIVE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION (CLASS ‘C’ ROAD PROJECT) - Permission To Advertise
For Bids
Gary Sonntag reported that the design for the reconstruction of Cedar
Hills Drive from 100 North to Sagewood Road is underway. He requested permission to advertise for
bids for this project. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
24.
PRICE COMMUNITY
CENTER - Authorization To Demolish Elevator Tower
Gary Sonntag reported that due to the water saturation of the ground
underneath the elevator tower at the Price Community Center, it will be
necessary to underpin the tower which will cost $30,000 - $40,000. An inspection of the remainder of the
building shows signs of cracking both superficially and structurally. It will require both architectural and
structural repairs to the interior and exterior at an approximate cost of
$100,000 to $200,000. He requested
permission to stabilize the elevator tower with piers and restoration
work. The Council questioned if it
would be wise to put this much money into the elevator if the rest of the
building has problems.
MOTION. After further discussion, Councilmember
Nikas moved that Gary Sonntag be authorized to proceed to get the elevator
tower demolished as quickly as possible and that notification be made to all
attendants of the building that this will occur, and that Gary bring back to
the Council what the costs will be to remodel the interior once the elevator is
removed. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Denison and carried.
25.
WAVE POOL
STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS - Report
Gary Sonntag reported that it was necessary to drain the wave pool to
take care of some problems on the bottom of the pool. The tile and plaster along the expansion joint was starting to
peel. Johansen Swim Pool Plaster
Company was called in to investigate and they found a number of hollow spots
and loose tile along this particular expansion joint. The expansion joint had solid material in it, which caused it to
push up. The joint is there to absorb
the expansion and contraction of the bottom of the pool. If there is anything solid in there, it will
intend to push up. The joint was sawed
off to get rid of the solid material so that there was an opening for it to
contract. The loose plaster was chipped
out and the tile was relaid along the edges.
It was then resealed.
26.
FLOOD
MITIGATION PLAN - Contract With JUB Consulting Engineers
Gary Sonntag recommended that the City enter into a contract with JUB
Consulting Engineers to complete the Flood Mitigation Plan at a cost of
$7,890. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the
contract be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
27.
CARBON COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY - Temporary Roadway (Hillside Villa)
Gary Sonntag reported that he sent a letter to the Carbon County
Housing Authority in response to their letter requesting that the City
participate in construction of a temporary road along the west side of Meads
Wash to accommodate access for removal of debris and flood hazard mitigation
work. They invited the City to a
meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at their offices to discuss this
request. Gary stated that he would
attend the meeting.
28.
GRANT WRITER -
Authorization To Prepare Advertisement For Request For Proposals
Pat Larsen reported that Rosann Fillmore, grant writer for Emery
County, approached her regarding the need for a grant writer for Price
City. Pat explained to Rosann a few of
the projects that the City wanted to do, such as the conservation garden, skate
park, and the water line. Rosann stated
that there are grants available for at-risk children, which Carbon County would
qualify and conservation grants for leaking water lines. Rosann herself does not contract for such
services, but made some recommendations.
Pat asked the Council if they would be interested in researching
this? MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Pat be
directed to establish an advertisement for request for proposals for grant
writing purposes and bring it back to the Council to review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
29.
PURCHASE OF
POSTAGE MACHINE - Ratified
Pat Larsen reported that the Council was polled for their approval to
purchase a postage machine. Prior to
purchase, she checked out renting as opposed to buying it, and found that it
was cheaper to buy. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the verbal
approval be ratified. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
30.
BUDGET CALENDAR
- 2000/2001
Pat Larsen presented a calendar indicating the dates of budget
interviews, meetings, adoption of the tentative budget, etc. for the fiscal
year 2000/2001. The Council accepted
the calendar.
31.
NEW JOB
DESCRIPTIONS - Water and Sewer Operator I, Water Treatment Plant Operator I
Keith Wight presented new job descriptions for the positions of Water
and Sewer Operator I and Water Treatment Plant Operator I. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the new job
descriptions be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
32.
TWO PERMANENT
FULL TIME POSITIONS AND TWO TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITIONS FOR WATER/SEWER
DEPARTMENT AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT - Permission To Advertise
Keith Wight requested permission to advertise for two permanent full
time positions and two temporary full time positions for the Water/Sewer
Department and Water Treatment Plant. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
33.
PRICE RIVER
WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Harmond Hill Waterline Project
Councilmember Denison reported that Price River Water Improvement
District is working on changing over the waterlines from Price City to the
District’s system for those individuals living on Harmond Hill in Spring Glen.
He referred to a discussion regarding utility services that PRWID has
inside City limits and what Price City has outside City limits. PRWID is in the process of determining
whether they want to increase the 2" line on Harmond Hill to an 8"
line for future development. He
questioned if the City and PRWID did a swap of waterlines, if the lines the
City currently has are sufficient and would not require the district to put in
an 8" line. He requested Gary
Sonntag to conduct a review of the outside waterlines that the City owns and
their sizes. He could then advise the
District whether to wait and as development comes, the District may have the
use or right to pull off the City’s line to service those areas. Gary stated that he has that information
available. The Council felt comfortable
with this review.
Meeting adjourned at
7:31 p.m.