Minutes of The Price City Council

City Hall: Price, Utah

February 12, 2003

 

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo                                                                              Pat Larsen, Finance Director

Councilmembers:                                                                                   Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

     Betty P. Wheeler                                                                              Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

     Stephen L. Denison                                                                           Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

     Richard Tatton                                                                                  Nick Tatton, Community Director

     Elizabeth H. Kourianos                                                          Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

     Don G. Reaveley, Jr.

 

Excused: Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

 

Others Present:

     Ron Brewer

 

 1.         COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT

RON BREWER - CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION         

 

The Mayor and Council presented reports on the activities taking place in their individual departments.  Councilmember Wheeler presented a certificate of recognition to Ron Brewer, Water Treatment Plant Manager.  He performed services above and beyond expectation and forfeited 18 hours of vacation time at the end of the year due to the installation and startup of special equipment at the Water Treatment Plant.

 

 2.        MINUTES - January 22, 2003

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the January 22, 2003 meeting be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

 3.         MINUTES - January 23, 2003 - Special Meeting

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the January 23, 2003 meeting be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

 

 4.         MINUTES - January 28, 2003 - Special Meeting

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes of the January 28, 2003 meeting be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 5.         MINUTES - February 4, 2003 - Special Meeting

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the February 4, 2003 meeting be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

 6.         MINUTES - February 6, 2003 - Special Meeting

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the minutes of the February 6, 2003 meeting be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 7.         RESOLUTION #2003-05 - Budget Revision For Fiscal Year 2002/03

 

Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at 5:50 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed budget revision for the Fiscal Year 2002/03.  MOTION.  There being no further comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the hearing be closed and that Resolution #2003-05, adopting the revision, be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.  Public Hearing closed at 5:51 p.m.

 

 8.         SARA BRINGHURST - Request For Contribution Denied

 

Mayor Piccolo presented a request from Sara Bringhurst for a contribution of $500 to offset costs associated with her travel to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine.  MOTION.   As this is a private request and the City will not derive any direct benefit, Councilmember Denison

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moved that the request be denied.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 9.         CARBON RODEO CLUB - Contribution For Utah State High School Rodeo Ad Approved

 

McKet Young, Carbon Rodeo Club Secretary, requested a contribution to assist with costs associated in hosting the Utah State High School Rodeo to be held at the Carbon County Fairgrounds April 17 and 18, 2003.  The contribution would help pay for team, calf and bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback and break-away roping, etc.  Approximately 500-600 contestants along with their parents and families will be in town for the event staying at local motels/hotels, buying gas and eating in local restaurants.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the Desert Wave Pool sponsor an ad not to exceed $500.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

10.        BACA (BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE) - Rental Fees Waived For Washington Park Pavilion

 

Karl Kraync, representing BACA, requested that rental fees be waived for use of the Washington Park pavilion for the BACA family reunion scheduled for June 28, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  BACA is a non-profit organization that provides help to victims of child abuse.  MOTION.  Councilmember Reaveley moved that the fees be waived.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried by the following vote:

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye

Councilmember Denison - Aye

Councilmember Tatton - Naye

Councilmember Kourianos - Aye

Councilmember Reaveley - Aye

 

11.        KIWANIS CLUB - Contribution For July 4^th Fireworks Display

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that $600 be contributed to the Kiwanis Club for the July 4^th Fireworks display.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

 

12.        UNITED WAY - Community Clean Up

 

Carl Brown, United Way Youth Group team leader, reported that over the next few months, the youth group plans to initiate a community clean up.  They plan to clean up the skate park and surrounding area, Heritage Park, Price Peace Gardens, the Helper Walkway, the Carbon Softball Complex, and City parks.  He asked if there were any other places that needed to be cleaned.  Councilmember Tatton suggested the cemeteries.  He recommended that this clean up be coordinated with the Parks Department Supervisor.  Pam Juliano stated that United Way has enough garbage bags for the first two clean-ups, but they will need additional bags for the future.  Councilmember Tatton stated that since this is a benefit to the City, the Parks Department will be willing to supply the needed bags.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that Carl Brown and his youth group be permitted to work within the City as indicated above.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

13.        HEIRLOOM INN, WAL-MART, GREENWELL INN - Community Excellence Awards

 

Councilmember Wheeler presented Community Excellence Awards to Shauna O’Brien (Heirloom Inn), Debbie Kromple (Greenwell Inn and Convention Center), and Steve Archibald (Wal-Mart), for contributing to the aesthetic and visual improvements of the community.  She complimented them on how great their businesses look.

 

14.        LOG PALACE RESTAURANT - Local Consent For On-Premise Beer License

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that local consent be given to the Log Palace Restaurant for an on-premise beer license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

15.        CARBON SCHOOL DISTRICT - Donation of Standby Generator and Transfer Switch

 

Mayor Piccolo presented a letter from the Carbon School District requesting the donation of a standby generator and transfer switch.  As this equipment is no longer of use to the City, he recommended that it be donated.  MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the recommendation be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

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16.        BUILDING DEPARTMENT - Purchase of Chairs and Cushions For Council Chambers

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that the purchase of new chairs and cushions for the Council Chambers total $6,062.  The budget for renovation of the Chambers was $9,500.  This will leave enough funds for the carpet, electronics and technology and lap top outlets.  MOTION.   Councilmember Reaveley moved that the purchase be approved.  Motion seconded by  Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

17.        LIBRARY - Permission To Apply For Two Grants

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that the Library is requesting permission to apply for two grants through the Public Library Association.  If the grants are approved, one of them requires and pays for the attendance of the Librarian and an elected official at a training session in Chicago, Illinois.  Councilmember Kourianos has expressed a willingness to attend the conference.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the Library receive permission to apply for the two grants.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

18.        AMANDA’S ALL STAR CHEERLEADING, ADVANTAGE WIRELESS - Conditional Use Permits

 

Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.

 

Amanda’s All Star Cheerleading - 253 East Main, Business

Advantage Wireless - 836 East 100 North, Sign

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

19.        J & A KNIFE EMPORIUM - Home Occupied Business

 

Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Jared Wallberg to operate the J & A Knife Emporium at his residence located at 575 East 700 North.  This is a mail order business only with deliveries being made at Kilfoyle Krafts.  MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the business be approved contingent upon the required signatures from surrounding neighbors and the purchase of a business license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

20.        COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - Updated

 

Mayor Piccolo presented an update of the Council appointments and recommended approval.

 

Administrators                           Primary                         Secondary

 

Betty P. Wheeler                                                           Water, Sewer                          Pool, Garbage

Richard Tatton                                                   Parks, Building, Weeds           Cemetery, Customer Services,

Library                         Electric, Streets

Elizabeth Kourianos                                                                               Electric, Customer Services,    Water, Sewer, Library, Weeds

Pool, Shop                                                                              

Don Reaveley                                                                                                    Streets, Garbage, Cemetery            Parks, Shop, Buildings     

 

                                                              Civic  Appointments

 

Richard Tatton            -      C.O.G., CEU, Carbon Recreation, Price Water Co. (Price Canal),                                                      Library Board

Elizabeth Kourianos    -      Planning & Zoning, Culture Connection, Shade Tree Commission

Betty Wheeler             -      Youth City Council, PRWID, Community Progress, Rural Water

Don Reaveley             -      Downtown Business, Chamber of Commerce, CCRIC, CC Travel                                                      Bureau,  Emergency Planning, Gun Range

Joe Piccolo                 -      Carbon Future

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the updated Council appointments be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried with the following vote:

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye

Councilmember Denison - Naye

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Councilmember Tatton - Aye

Councilmember Kourianos - Aye

Councilmember Reaveley - Aye

 

Councilmember Denison stated that while he acknowledges the right of appointment granted the Mayor by the Council, it’s disheartening to see any elected official excluded from the process of service and accountability.

 

Councilmember Denison was excused at 6:40 p.m.

 

21.        NORMA PROCARIONE, FRANCIS DUZENACK, JOANNE LESSAR, NICK TATTON, KEVIN DROLC, SCOTT OLSEN, SAM WHITE, RON BREWER, JERRY WRIGHT - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests:

Norma Procarione - Public Library Association Spring Symposium, March 6-8, Chicago, Illinois

Francis Duzenack - Utah Chapter of ICC Annual Education Conference, February 24-28, St.

George, Utah

Joanne Lessar - 57^th Annual International Institute of Municipal Clerks Conference, May 19-22,

Columbus, Ohio

Utah Municipal Clerks Association Spring Conference, April 16-18, Cedar City, Utah

Nick Tatton - Main Street 101 Training, May 7-9, Park City, Utah

Kevin Drolc - CRIS Net Training, May 7-9, Park City, Utah

Scott Olsen - Blood Stain Pattern Analysis, May 5-9, Brigham City, Utah

Sam White, Ron Brewer, Jerry Wright - Rural Water Conference, May 26-28, St. George, Utah

 

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

 

22.        RESOLUTION #2003-03 -  Approval Of The Third Amendment To Intermountain Power Agency

Organization Agreement

 

Nick Tatton presented Resolution #2003-03, approving the Third Amendment to the Intermountain Power Agency Organization Agreement.  Price City is a partner in the Intermountain Power Agency and the resolution is necessary to facilitate the organization’s efforts to construct a third generation unit at IPP.  The documents have been approved by Mr. Sampinos.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #2003-03 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution and the amended agreement.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

23.        RESOLUTION #2003-04 - Capital Improvement Plan

 

Nick Tatton presented Resolution #2003-04, establishing the multi-year Price City Capital Improvement Plan.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that Resolution #2003-04 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

24.        HARADA AKI - Payment of Claim Ratified

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Reaveley moved that the verbal action of the Council to approve payment of the Harada Aki claim be ratified.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

25.        FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT GRANT - Permission To Submit Application

 

Gary Sonntag requested permission to apply to the Utah Emergency Management Agency for a flood mitigation assistance grant.  MOTION.  Councilmember Reaveley moved that the request be granted.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

26.        WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES - Hansen, Allen and Luce

Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $36,623.47 submitted by Hansen, Allen and Luce Engineering for their contract on the Water Transmission Pipeline Construction Services.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be

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approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

27.        HEAVY DUTY TRAILER, GASBOY FUEL SYSTEM UPDATE, SWIMMING POOL

COMPRESSOR AND HOUSING - Permission To Solicit Quotations

 

Gary Sonntag requested permission to solicit quotations for the purchase of the following equipment:

Heavy duty trailer (rock-a-bob) for the Streets Maintenance Department - Est. $15,000

Update to Gasboy Fuel System for the Fleet/Shop Departments - Est. $15,000

Swimming Pool Compressor and Housing - Est. $14,600

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Reaveley moved that the request be granted.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

28.        PARKING PROBLEMS - Zions Bank, Carbon Avenue - Tabled

 

Gary Sonntag reported that Zions Bank, 45 South Carbon Avenue, contacted him regarding a parking problem.  Employees from an adjacent business are using the parking spaces in front of the bank for extraordinarily long periods of time.  This is similar to the issue addressed several weeks ago along 100 South in the same City block.  As he and Police Chief Shilaos would like more time to review it, he recommended that it be tabled.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be tabled.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

29.        VENDING MACHINES ON CITY PROPERTY - Committee Appointed

 

Gary Sonntag reported that he has been approached by vending machine companies to place vending machines at the Public Works Complex.  He conducted a study with each City location to determine how many vending machines and what types were at each location and if they had written or oral agreements.  He recommended that in order to protect the City, that an agreement be prepared for each vendor.  This would give the City the flexibility to allow the machines at the facility and make the vendors responsible should their machines cause any damage.  This would also give the City some latitude to provide a better quality of food products.  In addition, should the vending machine consume electricity, the vendor would be required to reimburse the City a percentage of their sales, such as 10%.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that a committee, consisting of Nick Tatton, Councilmember Wheeler, Nick Sampinos, Keith Wight and Gary Sonntag, review this issue and make a recommendation.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

The Council recessed the meeting at 6:53 p.m. to attend the viewing of former Mayor Lou Colosimo, who passed away February 8, 2003.

 

Meeting reconvened at 8:12 p.m.

 

30.        DENNIS HAYES - Promotion/Reclassification Approved

 

Keith Wight reported that the committee appointed to review the applications for the permanent/full time position as Laborer II in the Streets Department is recommending that Dennis Hayes be promoted and reclassified to this position.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the promotion/reclassification be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Reaveley and carried.

 

31.        DENNIS ROGERS - Promotion/Reclassification Approved

 

Keith Wight reported that the committee appointed to review the applications for the permanent/full time position as Operator I in the Streets Department is recommending that Dennis Rogers be promoted and reclassified to this position.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the promotion/reclassification be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

32.        STREETS DEPARTMENT LABORER I POSITION - Permission To Advertise

 

Keith Wight requested permission to advertise inhouse for the position of Laborer I in the Streets Department, permanent/full time, and that Charles Westbrook continue in that position as an emergency hire until the position is filled.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the