Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall: Price, Utah
March 28, 2001, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmembers: Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator
Roy A. Nikas Joanne Lessar, City Recorder
Betty P. Wheeler Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Joe L. Piccolo Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Stephen L. Denison Keith Wight, Human Resource Director
Richard Tatton
Excused: Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Public Hearing be
approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Regular Meeting
be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
DeLynn Fielding, representing the Carbon County Economic Development, requested a six month temporary rezoning of the former Price Check Auto building (300 East Main) from a CD to an MG. A prospective new business (Classy Closets) is planning to locate in this area. They construct closet organizers, cabinets, computer desks, etc. They want to start operating right away and the only facility large enough and available at this time is the above building. They plan to build a new building and would only need this facility for approximately six months. Nick Sampinos stated that the Land Development Code allows the Council to make a temporary adjustment to the existing zoning for a six month period or it can be amended to allow for a longer period of time. Vern Jones indicated that there is a provision in the Redevelopment Agency that allows a one year temporary use. The Council agreed with the concept. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that staff be directed to work with DeLynn Fielding and Classy Closets on this issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Reconvened at 6:11 P.M.
Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from Jack Leautaud indicating his desire to withdraw his
annexation request. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the letter be accepted and that
staff be directed to return a written comment regarding the water connection fees paid by Mr.
Leautaud. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that $500 be contributed to Graduation Spectacular.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request of the Huntington Heritage Committee for
a contribution for Huntington Heritage Days be denied and that the director of the International Days
Committee make the decision whether to advertise Price City's International Days Celebration in
the Heritage Days brochure. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
Councilmember Wheeler reported that the following proposals were received for the community
survey for the Library. After review of the proposals, the committee recommended Emery
Telecommunications.
Wycoff Marketing Associates $3,900
Worthen Worldwide $8,000
Dan Jones $7,500
Emery Telecommunications $4,000
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
Councilmember Wheeler presented the Computer Access Policy for the Library. Mr. Sampinos
has reviewed the policy and gave a favorable recommendation. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler
moved that the policy be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
Councilmember Denison reported that the Board of Water Resources was in town today to conduct
a water conservation program. This gave staff an opportunity to review the City's Water
Transmission Line project. Members of the Board of Water Resources, Gina Hearst, Staff
Engineer, Cleo Bradford, representative for this area, and Lyle Summers, met with City staff. Gary
Sonntag reported that the group was taken on a field trip, which started at the water tanks and
ended at the Water Treatment Plant. This gave the boardmembers a better idea of what our facility
consists of. Councilmember Denison's impression was that the group felt good with our water
rates. In fact, they thought the overage rates were quite steep. He feels the meeting was very
positive. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that this item be placed on each agenda under
"committees". Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that permission be given to insert the Tree City USA
Bulletins in the utility bills. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
Councilmember Nikas reported that engineering plans for the Main Street reconstruction project
(Carbon Avenue to 3rd East) will not be ready in time to advertise for bids in June so that
construction can begin by July 1st. There are a number of reasons, a portion of which deals with
the number of items that the Utah Department of Transportation oversees, and contracts involving
the engineering company. There is also the issue of making sure that the water and sewer lines
are correct and other items involved in those blocks. It also appears that there is better pricing on
projects that are bid in the fall as opposed to June and July. The actual bidding for this project will
occur this fall with anticipated construction to start in early spring around March, 2002. Gary
Sonntag stated that UDOT is planning to mill and resurface SR10 as well as SR283. With the
Main Street project, the City needs to tie the water and sewer into SR10. This needs to be done
prior to UDOT's project this summer. Even though we will be postponing the majority of the project,
the City will still extend the water and sewer lines out into SR10 on Main Street as well as water
and sewer lines on SR55 at 3rd East. UDOT indicated they would transfer the money for this
project into the year 2002.
Councilmember Piccolo reported that it was brought to his attention that the contract with City
Sanitation for garbage collection will expire June 30, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo
moved that a committee, comprised of himself, Councilmember Wheeler, Nick Sampinos, Vern
Jones, Pat Larsen or Shari Madrid, be appointed to review the contract and either prepare a new
one or receive proposals. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation to the following home occupied businesses.
Wood's Lawn Care and Curbing - 760 East 800 North, David M. Wood-Owner (Office Use Only)
Honey B's Gifts From The Heart - 275 South 1600 East, #20, Bryce and Camillia Dougal-Owners
(Mail Order Gifts)
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the businesses be approved upon the purchase of a
business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation for the following requests for Conditional Use Permits.
The Apple Peddler Crafters Market - 264 South Carbon Avenue, Jared and Michell Ketchum-Owners (Craft Store Business and Sign)
Lamond Williams - 435 East 200 South (Construction Of Accessory Building (Garage)
Starpoint Services - 42 South Carbon Avenue (Bookcliff Sales), Marc Shiner-Owner (Temporary Employment Service Business)
Price Autoplex and Transmission Rebuild - 771 East Main (Sign Change)
Wells Fargo Bank - 180 East Main (Sign Change)
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use
Permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Mayor Colosimo recommended the appointment and reappointment of the following Boardmembers
for the Culture Commission.
Reappointment Appointment
Karen Bliss Randee Schultz
Toni Johnson Greg Benson
Les Shultz Elias Perez
Helen Smith Joni Westbrook
Connie Hamilton
Linda Johnstun
Betty Wheeler
Marjorie Curtis
Michael Harrison
Kandice Olsen
W.F. Robirts
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
Mayor Colosimo reported that Theressa Frandsen has submitted a letter of resignation as a
member of the Shade Tree Commission. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
resignation be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:
Vern Jones - Joint Highway Committee Meeting, April 25, 26, St. George, Utah
Harold Valdez, Roy Barnett - Utah League of Cities and Towns Road School, April 24-26, St. George, Utah
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Vern Jones reported that the IS Department is requesting permission to declare several unused
computer equipment items as surplus and authorize them for sale. These items include
computers, printers, monitors, and miscellaneous items. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo
moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $6,617.50 submitted by
JUB Engineers for their contract to design the street improvements on 300 North from Cedar Hills
Drive west to the Housing Authority units near Meads Wash. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas
moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and
carried.
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $1,148.00 submitted by
JUB Engineering for their contract to design the stabilization of Meads Wash from the canal siphon
to 650 North on both sides of the wash. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial
payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
Gary Sonntag presented a request for final payments submitted by CEM Sales for their contract on
the swimming pool. The old indoor swimming pool filters have been removed and new sand filters
and plumbing system installed at a cost of $22,500. In addition, the old swimming pool pump has
been removed and replaced with valving and strainer at a cost of $4,914. MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payments be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
Gary Sonntag reported that the committee appointed to review the bids received for the City Hall
Parking Lot Reconstruction awarded the contract to Henrie Construction for the bid amount.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise and hire a
temporary/ft Meter Reader. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Jerry Giraud, Water Treatment Plant Operator, temporary/ft
effective April 2, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the new hire be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTER - Scott Barney Approved
Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Tad Fausett and David Wood as Volunteer Firemen. He
also recommended that Scott Barney be placed on the hiring roster for the Fire Department. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the new hires and the placement of Scott Barney on
the Fire Department roster be approved effective May 1, 2001. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise and hire 5
temporary/ft laborers for the Cemetery and Street Departments. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
Vern Jones reported that the Price/Wellington Control Board met last night. They are reapplying for
a grant for the canal project. They will submit this based on $32.00/ton salt removal. If they are
successful, Price City's involvement will be dramatically decreased.
Councilmember Denison reported on the repair of the Price River Water Improvement District's
Water Treatment Plant. The Community Impact Board has given the District a grant in the amount
of $96,000 to revamp two of the four filter systems that are down. In addition, the District is going
back before the CIB to determine if they are going to grant or give the District a low interest loan to
fund the improvements that are being done along Highway 6 due to the reconstructoin being done
by the Utah Department of Transportation. The District is also pursuing requests by a number of
small water companies to take them over. They are trying to do this so that the cost is not a
burden.
Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #2001-04, adopting the application form and permit fee for
temporary special beer permits for keg beer. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that
Resolution #2001-04 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the
resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Lou Colosimo, Mayor
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder