Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
February
25, 2004
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Stephen L. Denison Gary Sonntag, Public Works
Director/City Engineer
Richard Tatton Nick Tatton, Community Director
Jeanne McEvoy Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Joe Christman
Excused: Keith Wight, Human Resource Director
Others
Present:
Rick Shaw Jack Leautaud Travis
Leautaud Dana Young
Dr. Clyde Larsen Debbie
Peet
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT - Debbie Peet
Debbie Peet, Girl Scout Leader For Troop #622, requested
that the Council consider lending them the AFlags of the Nations@ for a special Girl Scout activity to be held on Friday,
February 27, 2004, at the Carbon School District offices. They will return them on Monday, March 1,
2004. As this item is not on the
agenda, the Council gave verbal approval and requested that the item be placed
on the next agenda for ratification. It
was recommended that Mrs. Peet sign a document indicating that the flags will
be returned.
2.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the
subjects and committees that they administer.
3.
DR. CLYDE LARSEN - Visionary Service Leader Award
Mayor Piccolo presented Dr. Clyde Larsen the Visionary
Service Leader Award for February. Dr.
Larsen has assisted in helping Price City become a progressive friendly
community with his dedication to excellency in service. He follows high professional standards in
being honest and involved as a responsible citizen. Dr. Larsen thanked the Council and made a few comments. He is on a committee with President Thomas
of the College of Eastern Utah to try to improve relations with CEU. He suggested that Price City place a banner
across Main Street welcoming CEU students in the fall and again at the
beginning of spring semester. This
would be remarkable PR work. Also the
college would like to know what they can do to help Price.
4. ELECTRIC RATE REVISIONS FOR NON-PROFIT ACHARITABLE @ ORGANIZATONS - Approved
Bret Cammans presented a proposed revision to the electrical
rates currently being charged those users classified as non-profit Acharitable@ organizations. His proposal is to eliminate Rate Plan 107 that
does not charge a demand rate and implement Rate Plan 108, which does. This will require that demand meters be
installed at 14 facilities. He
explained the base amount rate versus the demand rate. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the revision
be approved and that a resolution be prepared to that effect. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
5.
LDS TEMPLE IN PRICE - Letter of Support
Mayor Piccolo presented a letter submitted by Gerald Lloyd
and addressed to the LDS Church First Presidency in Salt Lake City, requesting
that the church consider building a temple in Price, Utah. Mr. Lloyd is requesting that the City issue
a letter in support of this request.
The Council reviewed the contents of the letter which indicated that a
temple would improve economic conditions in this area and encourage
tourism. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Brad King,
who is familiar with such issues, be asked to draft a letter for the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
February 25, 2004
6.
CARBON RODEO CLUB - Contribution Approved
Dana Young requested that the City consider making a
contribution to the Carbon Rodeo Club, who will be hosting a high school rodeo
in Carbon County April 16th and 17th. Approximately 500-600 contestants will be
present along with their parents and families.
These families will be staying in motels, purchasing gas, food, etc. MOTION. Councilmember Christman moved that $500 be
contributed. Motion seconded by
Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
7. RESOLUTION #2004-01 - Budget Revision For FY2003-04
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that a Public Hearing be held for the Budget Revision For FY2003-04. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. to
receive public comments. MOTION.
There being no comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the
Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
The Public Hearing closed at 6:05 p.m.
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #2004-01, revising the
budget for FY2003-04 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be
authorized to sign the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
8.
KEN KIRKWOOD - Assistance For National Motocross Races - Placed On
Unfinished Business
Mayor Piccolo presented a letter submitted by Ken Kirkwood
indicating his plans to promote motocross and off road races at the Carbon
County Fairgrounds. The County supplies
the bulk of the equipment necessary to prep the facility, however, they don=t have the manpower and equipment
required to properly manage events this size.
He requested that the City consider providing assistance in preparing
for these events, such as a tractor with an operator, backhoe with an operator,
water truck with an operator or a loader with an operator. The Council discussed having an employee
available for the weekend and what the costs would be in regards to
overtime. The concept of adjusting
employee work schedules throughout the week was discussed. Gary Sonntag stated that he would review
this and report back to the Council. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that this item be
placed on Unfinished Business. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
9 .
JRS. INC., BIG DIPPER SALES - 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.
JRA, Inc. - 569 South Carbon Avenue, #5, John M. Abney-Owner (Address
Change)
Big Dipper Deals - 312 North 700 East, Spencer Loveless-Owner (Internet
Vacuum Sales)
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the address change for JRA, Inc. be approved and that Big
Dipper Deals be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
10. LOS 2 AMIGOS RESTAURANT - Sign,
Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Los 2 Amigos
Restaurant for a sign. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the sign be
approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11. MAJOR MAX - Business and Sign,
Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Major Max for a business and sign
at 17 East Main, contingent upon a satisfactory review by Police Chief Aleck
Shilaos pertaining to special rules for hours of operation and review of
building alterations for the ADA. requirement.
This is a network gaming and internet café. MOTION.
Councilmember McEvoy moved that the business and sign be approved per
the above contingencies and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
February 25, 2004
12. CHAD JENSEN - Lot Line Adjustment (287
North 400 East) - Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Chad Jensen for a
lot line adjustment at 287 North 400 East, which combines Lots 7 and 8 of the
High School Subdivision. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request
be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman
and carried.
13. JTJJ ENTERPRISES, LTD.
- Fastenal Building (340 West 600 South) - Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of JTJJ Enterprises,
Ltd. to construct a building at 340 West 600 South (Fastenal building),
contingent upon the installation of street lights, a 7 2' right-of-way, and asphalt their
parking lot by October, 2004. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request
be approved per the above contingencies and that a Conditional Use Permit be
issued. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
14. PRICE V, LLC - Struck
15. V
& C PROPERTIES, LLC; SONIC DRIVE
INN - Conditional Use Permits Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation for Conditional Use Permits for the
following and per the contingency on Sonic Drive Inn:
V & C Properties, LLC - 355 East Main Street, Lot Line Adjustment
Sonic Drive Inn - 355 East Main, Final Approval - Contingent upon closing
an existing 24' driveway, constructing a 48' driveway on both Main Street and 4th
East, and construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk.
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the requests be approved per the above contingencies on Sonic
Drive Inn and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
CONSENT
ITEMS. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that Items #16
through #21 be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
16.
MINUTES - February 11, 2004
17.
SETH HUNTINGTON, BRET CAMMANS, DANA YOUNG, SHARI MADRID - Travel
Approved
Seth Huntington - Implementing Microsoft Active Directory, February 23-27,
2004, Salt Lake City, Utah;
Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, March 8-12, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah
Bret Cammans - Advanced SQL Programming, April 5-9, 2004, Salt Lake
City, Utah; Maintaining Windows Server
2003 Network Infrastructure, Date Pending, Salt Lake City, Utah
Dana Young - Human Resources and The Law, March 31st, April
1st, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah
Shari Madrid - National Treasurers Conference, August 8-10, 2004, Las
Vegas, Nevada; Utah Municipal
Treasurers Association Conference, March 31-April 2, 2004, St. George, Utah
18.
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Permission To Apply For Grant Through Federal
Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA)
Permission to apply for a grant through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a brush truck for $140,000. FEMA pays 90% and the City pays 10%
($14,000).
19.
CEMETERY SNOW PLOW PURCHASE - Approved
Purchase of a variable movement eight feet (8') wide AV@ design snow plow through the State contract with United
Sales of Salt Lake for $3,908.
February
25, 2004
20. LOS
AMIGOS RESTAURANT - 353 South Highway 55, Partial Release #1 of Development
Agreement
Partial release #1 of Development Agreement for public
improvements for Los Amigos Restaurant in the amount of $25,496.50.
21. REHIRES APPROVED - Matt Thomas, Mike
Sanchez, Sam Smith, Dale Cloward, James
Mathews, Rick Hopkins, Terry Olsen, Melanie Jaramillo, Don
Barker, Troy Lessar, Mark Hertzler, John Schade, Jerry Jiraud
Matt Thomas,
Mike Sanchez, Sam Smith - Cemetery Department, Laborers, Temp/FT, effective
3-29-04
Sam Smith, Cemetery Department, Laborer, Temp/FT, effective 7-1-04
Dale Cloward, James Mathews, Rick Hopkins, Terry Olsen,
Melanie Jaramillo,
- Parks Department, Temp/FT, effective Between 4-1-04 and 4-15-04 (Weather
Permitting)
Don Barker, Troy Lessar, Mark Hertzler - Streets
Department, Temp/FT, effective 4-1-04
John Schade, Jerry Giraud, Water Department, Temp/FT, effective 4-1-04
22. NEW HIRES APPROVED - Savanna Webster,
Tina Rowley, Dawn Colvard
Mayor Piccolo presented the following new hires:
Savanna Webster, Library Aide, Permanent/Part Time (19.5/hrs/week) - Now
working as an Emergency Employee
Tina Rowley, Library Aide, Permanent/Part Time (11 hrs/week), effective
4-1-04
Dawn Colvard, Parks Department, Laborer, Temporary/FT, effective 4-1-04
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the new hires be approved subject to a satisfactory
background check. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
23. INTERNATIONAL DAYS COMMITTEE -
Meetings Scheduled
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the International Days
committee meetings will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first
Saturday of March, April, May and June.
They will be held during the week beginning in July.
24. PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Update
Councilmember Wheeler reported that the Price River Water
Improvement District is proceeding with a sewer line extension project in
Carbonville as well as the East Wellington water line replacement. They are also painting the water tanks at
Four Mile Hill and in Kenilworth. Jeff
Richens has been visiting the elementary schools and providing the students
with an educational program on water.
25. PRICE/WELLINGTON CANAL - Update
Gary Sonntag reported that the Price/Wellington Canal
Company has submitted an application to the Bureau of Reclamation and the
Natural Resource Conservation Service for funding to pipe the Price Canal from
the golf course south towards the Wellington canal pipe system, which is
approximately nine miles. Several canal
companies in the valley have combined for this funding. It will be several months before a decision
is made. If they are successful in
receiving the funding, the project will not start any sooner than spring of
2005.
26. EMERGENCY PLANNING - Update
Gary Sonntag reported that he attended the Carbon County
Emergency Planning Meeting as well as the City=s LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee). On Thursday, February 26, 2004, the County
Emergency Response Team will be conducting training for those volunteers who
want to be a part of the emergency response team. The objective is to help everyday citizens cope with whatever
disaster or emergency is taking place while the first responders are taking
care of the emergency.
February 25, 2004
27. IMPACT FEES - Removed From Committees
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved that Impact Fees be removed from the Committee Items on the
agenda. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
28. WATER SAVING AND TREATMENT PROPOSAL -
Update
Councilmember Tatton reported that the Water Saving and
Treatment Proposal is progressing nicely.
He thanked the Mayor for his assistance, as he is a member of the Water
Quality Board.
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
29. EXECUTIVE
SESSION - Personnel Issue
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved that the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting
reconvene. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
Meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
30. KEITH
WIGHT - Leave of Absence Approved
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved that a leave of absence of one month be approved for Keith Wight,
Human Resource Director, effective February 23, 2004, and that the absence be
offset by sick leave and vacation.
Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
31. STANDARD
PERSONNEL POLICY & PROCEDURES - Placed On Next Agenda
MOTION. As the City=s Personnel Policy & Procedures
is currently not up to date, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Standard
Personnel Policies & Procedures provided by the Utah League of Cities of
Towns be given verbal approval and that this item be placed on the next agenda
for ratification. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder