Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
March 10,
2004, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Betty P. Wheeler Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Richard Tatton Nick Tatton, Community Director
Jeanne McEvoy Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Joe Christman
Excused:
Councilmember Stephen L. Denison
Gary Sonntag,
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Keith Wight, Human
Resource Director
Others
Present:
Rick Shaw Virginia Wardle Bob
Peirce Brett Davis
Robby Bishop Chas
Hrienson Kathy Taylor Debbie
Davis
Rick Davis
Boy Scouts
Chas Hrienson, Robby Bishop and Brett Davis, Troop #287, led the Pledge of
Allegiance. They were at the meeting as
part of their Merit Badge requirements.
Mayor
Piccolo called the roll with the above members present.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT -
Virginia Wardle - Complaint Regarding Coal Trucks
Virginia Wardle, 567 South Highway 55, expressed her concerns regarding
the coal trucks that pass her house on a daily basis. As they approach a curve in the highway, they apply their Ajake@ brakes, which creates a lot of noise, plus they drop chucks of coal
into her yard. This also creates a lot
of dust. She is unable to keep her yard
clean. Mayor Piccolo recommended
getting the affected residents together and meeting with the coal companies to
discuss this issue.
2. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers
provided updates on the subjects and committees that they administer.
3.
BID OPENING -
Class AC@ Road Improvements, Project #1C-2004 - Committee Appointed
The following bids were received for the Class AC@ Road Improvements Project.
Superior Asphalt - Schedule
B, $32,708 Schedule C,
$111,606.05
M & M Asphalt - Schedule B, $33,150
Bonneville Asphalt - Schedule
B, $21,675
Kilgore Paving & Mtnce. - Schedule B, $17,680 Schedule C,
$ 90,953.13
Peck Striping, Inc. - Schedule
E, $14,018.68
Intermountain Slurry - Schedule B, $29,750 Schedule C, $ 79,854.
S Schedule
E, $39,427.57
Staker Paving & Const. - Schedule
A, $97,551.50 Schedule D, $ 50,418.25
Big Red Asphalt Mtnce. - Schedule
B, $19,108 Schedule C, $104,638.50
Morgan Pavement - Schedule
B, $18,606 Schedule C, $ 78,007.26
Hollbrook Asphalt Co. - Schedule
B, $19,924
Nielson Const. - Schedule A, $74,135 Schedule D, $ 43,080
S
Schedule
E, $21,904.20
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that a committee,
consisting of Mayor Piccolo, Gary Sonntag, Harold Valdez, John Procarione,
Jerry Wright, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review the bids and given the
authority to award the contracts if they are within the budget for each
schedule. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
4.
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER/LIBRARY - Update
DeLynn Fielding, Carbon County Economic Development, presented a brief
update on what the committee for the proposed community recreation
center/library facilities have been doing for the past year and a half. He, along with Steve Christensen, Carbon
County Recreation and Norma Procarione, Price City Librarian, have visited the
senior citizens in Price and East Carbon, the Chamber of Commerce, the Helper
City Council, and the East Carbon City Council. They plan to visit Sunnyside City and the school district next
week. They have asked for input and
suggestions from these various entities.
Some comments have been very positive and others less enthusiastic. Various Utah communities have combined
jointly to operate recreation centers/library facilities. The most recent is the Alpine School
District and Pleasant Grove. The
various possibilities of funding for such a joint effort was discussed at these
meetings, plus the implications of what it would mean to the citizenry. He doesn=t recall receiving any negative comments about the proposal. East Carbon had some concerns regarding the
ZAP tax and adding additional increment on sales tax. They also questioned the transportation aspect, as they are
approximately a half hour away. It has
been suggested that a study be conducted for a shuttle system to outlying
communities. It is quite possible that
future grants could be available for this.
Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Fielding and his group for their efforts in
educating the community in what it feels is very important.
5.
HELPER ARTS FESTIVAL - Presentation of Poster
Sherill Shaw presented a poster of artwork to the Council and expressed
thanks for their past support to the Helper Arts Festival. They asked the Council to think of them
again when they ask for future
support. A new venue of poetry reading
was introduced last year and this year they want to add a literary fest
competition. Entry fees would be
charged and a certain subject, sentence, or word from a famous author would be
selected and the contestants would have a set amount of time to write down
their answer and then be judged. This
competition would last over several days and produce a large crowd.
6.
NOISE ORDINANCE - Tabled
MOTION. As more information needs to be obtained
pertaining to the noise ordinance (per public input above), Councilmember
Wheeler moved that the item be placed on Unfinished Business. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman
and carried.
7.
NEW BURIAL DEED DOCUMENT
Nick Sampinos presented a new Right To Burial Deed. The present form is old an antiquated and
needed to be updated. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the new
burial deed be approved and that it be adopted by resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman
and carried.
8.
SWIMMING POOL - Permission To Change Operational Hours
Bret Cammans requested authorization to change the hours of operation
at the Swimming Pool Complex, either extending them or shortening them. He met with staff at the swimming complex
and discussed some of their ideas to accommodate the public and increase
participation at the pool. The Council
concurred with a flexible schedule and asked Mr. Cammans to keep them informed
of the changes. Mr. Cammans agreed to
revert back to the present hours if the proposed hours do not work out.
9.
REMOVAL OF POWER POLE - 8th
North 3rd East - 30 Day Notice To Property Owner
Mayor Piccolo reported that the Metering Department is recommending
that an old unused power pole be removed from the corner of 8th
North and 3rd East. The
power pole has become overgrown with vegetation and is a visual obstruction to
vehicles turning onto 3rd East.
It also has the potential to fall over as vegetation around a pole has a
tendency to make it rot from the moisture.
The property owner is very protective of the pole/plant and became upset
when the Meter Department trimmed the vegetation back. It was recommended that staff communicate
directly with the property owner and explain the hazards of allowing the pole
to remain. Perhaps the pole could be
removed in such a manner not to destroy the vegetation and that it be trimmed
to comply with City ordinance. MOTION. Councilmember Christman moved that the pole
be removed for safety issues, that City
staff assist in complying with the present ordinance, and that care be taken to
preserve whatever vegetation is alive.
Further, that prior to removal, that the property owner be notified in
writing 30 days in advance so that he has a chance to appear before the Council
if necessary. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
10. WOOD CRAFTS - Home Occupied Business
Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Lacey and Austin Borba to
operate Wood Crafts from their home located at 230 East 100 South. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the business
be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11. R
& R YARD SERVICES AND OPEN NURSERY, 2 BROTHERS COMMUNICATION, PRICE V, LLC
- Conditional Use Permits Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use
permits.
R & R Yard Services and Open Nursery -
Relocation To 254 South Carbon Avenue
2 Brothers Communication - 59 East 100 North, Business
and Sign
Price V, LLC - 540
West Price River Drive (Final Approval For Tenant USDA)
MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the requests
be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
12. HANS MILLER (FARM AND GARDEN SUPPLIES) -
Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission
gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Hans Miller to operate a farm
and garden supply business at 404 South Carbon Avenue per the following
stipulations.
Concrete replacement costs to be paid in full prior to permit.
No major repair done on the property.
Business for retail sales of ready to sell equipment only.
Satisfactory review on violations by Judge Storrs and the Price City
Hearing Officer on the property maintenance issue.
MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request
be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued with the permit date
being after the above stipulations have been met. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
CONSENT ITEMS. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Items
#13 through #19 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
13. MINUTES - February 25, 2004, March 4,
2004
14. GIRL SCOUTS - Permission To Use Flags
of The Nations - Ratification
15. RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-02 - Establishing A Fee Schedule For Usage of a Fax Machine Located In
The Price City Library
16. PURCHASE
OF PRINTER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT - Approved
Purchase of a printer for the Customer Services Department totaling $2,063.02.
17. GARY SONNTAG, JERRY WRIGHT, HAROLD
VALDEZ - Travel Approved
Gary Sonntag - Joint
Highway Committee, April 27, 2004, St. George, Utah
Gary Sonntag, Jerry Wright, Harold Valdez - ULCT Road School, April 28-30, St. George,
Utah
18. WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR III AND OPERATOR I - Permission To
Advertise
19. JESSIE MEDINA - Sick Leave Advance
Approved
Permission to advance Jessie Medina one day of sick leave and one day
of vacation to cover the time he was off after surgery. He has recovered and returned to work
Monday, March 8, 2004.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-03 - Establishing Electrical Rates
Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #2004-03, establishing electrical
rates to be charged to utility customers of Price City within the City=s municipal boundaries. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Resolution
#2004-03 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
21. RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution
#2003-24 - Struck
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Item #21 be
struck. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
22. STANDARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL - Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that this item
be tabled and placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and
carried.
23. ALECK SHILAOS, CHAD FEICHIO, SUSAN
J. HYDE, DENNIS CHRISTENSEN, BRANDON SICILIA - Travel Approved
Mayor Piccolo presented the following travel requests.
Aleck Shilaos - Utah
Chief of Police Executive Development Institute Annual Conference, March 23-26, 2004, St. George,
Utah
Chad Feichio - Utah
Drug Academy, P.O.S.T., April 19-30, 2004, Salt Lake, Utah
Susan J. Hyde - EMT
Training, March 23-25, Salt Lake, Utah
Dennis Christensen, Brandon Sicilia - Incident Response To Terrorist Bombings, May 11-14, 2004, Socorro,
New Mexico
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that upon the
proper documentation of costs and number of days gone approved by the Mayor,
that the above travel be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
24. PURCHASING POLICY - Update
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that staff be
directed to present to the Council a purchasing policy in a timely manner. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
25. ASSISTANCE FOR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS
RACES - Update
The Council discussed the request of Ken Kirkwood to assist in
preparing and during a national motocross race to be held at the Carbon County
Fairgrounds. It was discovered that
this is a for profit event sponsored by Ken Kirkwood and would take funds away
from private industry that offer the types of services that Mr. Kirkwood is
requesting. Perhaps the City could act
as a sponsor for the event in exchange for advertising, etc. It was recommended that Mr. Kirkwood be
required to fill out a form requesting a contribution and that it be placed on
the next agenda.
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that the Council Meeting adjourn and that an
Executive Session convene. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.
Meeting adjourned at
7:23 p.m.
26. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation
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 7:29 p.m.
27. CAPITOL INDEMNITY - Authorization to Pay Judgment
MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that authorization be given to pay Capitol
Indemnity Corporation (Capitol) in the amount of $287,595.34 for its judgment
against Price City with part of the funds taken out of the Water Fund. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried. This involves K & P
Plumbing=s lien against Price
City. K & P Plumbing Company (K
& P), a sub contractor, was hired by Nelson Irrigation and Construction,
Inc. (Nelson) to assist in construction of the Water Expansion Project in June,
1996. Price City paid Nelson per its
contract with Price City, but Nelson did not pay K & P for its
services. Shortly thereafter, Nelson
declared bankruptcy and K & P was never paid. K & P then obtained a judgment against Capitol (as Nelson=s surety for payment). Capitol then sued Price City to recover its
payment to K & P, alleging that Price City breached a contract provision
that required Capitol=s consent prior to Price
City making its final payment to Nelson.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, in Case No.
2:99CV0141C, awarded judgment in favor of Capitol and against Price City. The judgment was appealed by Price City to
the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Case No. 02-4097. The Court of Appeals affirmed the lower
court=s decision. Price City then filed a Petition for Panel
Rehearing which was denied by the Court of Appeals. Price City has made a demand upon its insurance carrier for
coverage in the amount of the judgment and for its costs of defense expended in
the defense of the lawsuit that resulted in the judgment against Price
City.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder