Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

April 23, 2003, 5:30 p.m.

 

Present:

Councilmembers:                                               Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

     Betty P. Wheeler                                          Pat Larsen,Finance Director

     Stephen L. Denison                                       Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

     Richard Tatton                                              Keith >Wight, Human Resource Director

     Elizabeth H. Kourianos                                                                     

     Don G. Reaveley, Jr.

 

Excused: Mayor Joe L. Piccolo

   Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

   Nick Tatton, Community Director

               Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

 

Others Present:

     John Procarione                    Kristi Lindsey                Jim Schampel                JD Luckesen

     Jacob Sanderson                  Justin Burk                    Rory Jones                    Amy Pulsipher

     Sheldon Kirkham                  Melanie Kirkham            Erika Flower                  Ken Larson

 

Mayor Protem Reaveley led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll was called with the above members in attendance.

 

 1.        MAYOR PROTEMPORE - Councilmember Don G. Reaveley, Jr.

 

In the absence of Mayor Piccolo and in compliance with Ordinance #2002-001, Councilmember Reaveley will act as Mayor Protempore.

 

 2.        COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT

 

The Councilmembers presented an update on the activities taking place in their individual departments.

 

 3.        MINUTES - April 3, 2003, April 7, 2003, April 8, 2003

 

MOTION.  Councilimember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the April 3, 2003, April 7, 2003 and April 8, 2003 meetings be approved as written.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

 4.         RESOLUTION #2003-09 - Annexation Policy Plan

 

Mayor Protem Reaveley opened the Public Hearing at 5:51 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed Annexation Policy Plan.  MOTION.  There being no comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Public Hearing be closed, that Resolution #2003-09, adopting the Price City Annexation Policy Plan be approved, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.  Public Hearing closed at 5:52 p.m.

 

 5.         BID OPENING -Liability Insurance - Committee Appointed

 

The following bid was received for the City=s liability insurance.

 

Olympus Insurance, Salt Lake City, and Tatton Insurance, Price   

St. Paul            $201,148

Argonaut           $196,948

 

Councilmember Tatton disclosed that as he is part of the above bid and there would be a conflict of interest, he will respond to any questions, but will not be on the committee.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that a committee, consisting of Mayor Piccolo, Councilmember Kourianos,  Nick Tatton, Pat Larsen, and Nick Sampinos, be appointed to review the bid and given the power to act.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

 

 

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 6.         BID OPENING - Fuel Management System - Committee Appointed

 

The following bid was received for the Fuel Management System

 

Petroleum Maintenance and Equipment               $16,549.00

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that a committee, consisting of herself, John Procarione, Pat Larsen, Nick Tatton, Gary Sonntag, and Tom Richardson, be appointed to review the bid and given the power to act.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 7.         MELANIE KIRKHAM - Visionary Service Leader Award For April

 

Mayor Protem Reaveley presented Melanie Kirkham with the Visionary Service Leader Award for April.  Melanie has  presented a great image of customer service in our community through her work at the Holiday Inn/Skylight Restaurant.

 

 8.        COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM - Update

 

Kristi Lindsay presented an update on the quarterly meeting held by the Citizen Advisory Committee.  Mayor Piccolo and Jim Marrs were guests at the meeting.  Jim Marrs is a real estate agent and he is very interested in the community and wants to see things happen.  It was recommended to gain support for our team as well as adding active members for additional projects and goals.  Ms. Lindsay  spoke about blighted property, the water pressure on 2nd East from 1st to 4th North, and water conservation.  The Fire Chief is currently taking pictures of blighted areas.  CEU has asked that the crosswalk on 4th North and 3rd East be repainted.  It was also recommended that a tree be planted in the Peace Gardens to be used as a Christmas tree instead of bringing in a cut tree every year.  It was also reported to them that the City had purchased the BLM property on 10th North.  The Council thanked Kristi for her input.

 

 9.         SUN ADVOCATE - Ad For Manti LaSal National Forest 100th Anniversary

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that a half page ad in the amount of $66 be purchased in the Sun Advocate for the Manti LaSal National Forest 100th Anniversary.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

10.        HIAWATHA DAYS - Request To Waive Fees For Washington Park Pavilion - Struck

 

MOTION.   As the Hiawatha Days committee has paid rental fees for the Washington Park Pavilion, Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be struck.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

11.        CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND PROJECTS - Permission To Advertise

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that the Streets Department is requesting permission to advertise to either receive quotations or bids for the purchase of the following equipment:

Two (2) Rock Beds (removable liner to prevent unusual wear to truck bed).

One (1) Skid Loader (Bobcat) sweeper attachment to improve sweeping ability on small

 jobs and areas such as concrete replacement, construction sites and asphalt patching.

 

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

 

12.       WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE, #1C-2002 - Condie Construction Co. - Partial Payment #2

 

Councilmember Wheeler presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $417,220.96 submitted by Condie Construction for their contract on the Water Transmission Pipeline.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the partial payment be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

13.        JD=S HANDYMAN SERVICE - Home Occupied Business Approved

 

Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Jimmie D. Wilstead to operate JD=s Handyman Service from his home located at 732 North 300 East.  MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that the

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business be approved upon the purchase of a business license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

14.        CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Robert L. Rowley - 305 South 100 East, Lot Line

Adjustment (Transfer Of 25 Feet Of Property)

 

Councilmember Kourianos reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request of Robert L. Rowley to transfer 25 feet of his property from an adjoining lot to another adjoining lot to the south.

     

15.       TAMARA GRAY - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Protem Reaveley presented the following travel request.

 

Tamara Gray - Water Safety Instructor Training, May 4-9, St. George, Utah

 

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

 

16.        RESOLUTION - #2003-10 - Fee Schedule For Use Of City Facilities and Facility Usage Form

 

Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #2003-10, establishing a new fee schedule for usage of City facilities located within the Price Municipal Building, Peace Gardens and Parks.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that Resolution #2003-10 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.  Councilmember Kourianos recommended that a procedure be established pertaining to running the lights and sound equipment in the Civic Auditorium.  Councilmember Tatton stated that he would take the responsibility on this issue. 

 

17.        CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT - Utah Association of Municipal Power Systems

 

Nick Sampinos presented a Confidentiality Agreement between the Intermountain Power Agency and the Utah Association of Municipal Power Systems pertaining to the construction of Unit #3 at the IPP location in Delta, Utah.  Price City is a member of UAMPS and buys power from them.   As part of the overall process, the entities involved want an agreement signed to make sure that any information brought forward on this potential construction is to be kept confidential.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.  The Council directed that Nick Tatton be the information provider concerning this particular project so that he can determine what can and cannot be released.  

 

18.       JACK LEAUTAUD SUBDIVISION - Letter of Credit, Partial Release #1 - Tabled

 

MOTION.  As there are some questions regarding this Letter of Credit, Councilmember Tatton moved that the item be tabled.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

Councilmember Denison joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

 

19 .      CONTRIBUTION TO CARBON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Approved

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that permission be given to pay the annual contribution of $20,000 to Carbon County Economic Development.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.  It was recommended that a letter be sent to the director of the Carbon County Economic Development asking him to provide a report on his progress.

 

20.        CONTRIBUTION TO COUNCIL ON AGING - Approved

 

Pat Larsen presented an invoice in the amount of $8,500 submitted by Carbon County for the annual contribution to the Council On Aging.  In past years, the amount has always been $8,000.MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the $8,000 be paid and that the $500 be withheld pending an investigation by Pat Larsen.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Kourianos and carried.

 

 

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21.       REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES (RDA) - Approved

 

Pat Larsen presented an invoice from the Carbon County Treasurer in the amount of $11,889.40.  At the time the East Price Redevelopment Agency was created, Carbon County failed to designate those funds.  As such, all taxing entities need to be billed for those taxes.  After they are collected, the County will pay the East Price RDA.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the refund be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

22.        WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS -  Permission To Advertise For Two Full Time

Positions - Tabled

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that this request be tabled.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

23.        MINDI BARKER - Promotion To Senior Lifeguard

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Kourianos moved that Mindi Barker be promoted to Senior Lifeguard effective May 6, 2003.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

24.        AUDREY OLIVER, DANIELLE LEWIS, MANDY SJOSTROM, CASSIE CHRISTMAN, MIKE VAN DE SLUIS, CHASE NORTON, AMY PULSIPHER - New Hires Approved

 

Keith Wight presented the following new hires effective May 1, 2003 and recommended approval.

 

Audrey Oliver, Danielle Lewis, Mandy Sjostrom, Cassie Christman, Mike Van de Sluis, Chase Norton,  Amy Pulsipher - Swimming Pool, Lifeguards, Permanent/PT

 

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

 

25.       CHERYL GRANT, TRACI JENSEN - New Hires Approved

 

Keith Wight presented the following new hires effective May 1, 2003 and recommended approval.

 

Cheryl Grant, Traci Jensen - Swimming Pool, Officer Clerks, Temporary/PT

 

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

 

26.        RICKY THOMPSON - Rehire Approved

 

Keith Wight recommended that Ricky Thompson be rehired as a Laborer, Temporary/FT for the Parks Department effective April 28, 2003.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the rehire be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. 

 

27.       VISION INSURANCE - Utah Local Governments Trust

 

Keith Wight presented a proposal for vision coverage for City employees submitted by Utah Local Governments Trust.  This insurance coverage will apply to examinations, lenses and frames.  The cost is $3.50/month for single coverage, $7.00 for double and $14.00 for family.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that City employees be allowed to participate with full costs being paid by the employee.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

28.        EXEMPT POSITIONS - Tabled

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that this item be tabled.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

29.        RESOLUTION - Policy On Loaning Or Renting City Equipment - Tabled

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that this item be tabled.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 

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30.        INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

 

Councilmember Kourianos reported that one meeting has been held for International Days with a second one scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, at noon.  A theme is needed as well as selecting a Grand Marshall.  They would like to get all of this arranged so that an invitation can be sent to the school bands before school is adjourned.  The committee has talked about upgrading the booths and getting more local people involved.

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

 

Reconvened at 7:05 p.m.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

 

APPROVED:

 

 

 

                                              

ATTEST:                                                                       Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

 

 

 

                                                     

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder