Minutes of the
City Hall: Price,
May 9, 2007 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo
Councilmembers:
Rick Davis Laurie
Tryon, City Recorder
Kathy Hanna-Smith Nick Tatton, Community Director
Others
Present: Bonham
Brewer,
Bonham Brewer led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers
and staff in attendance.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
Paula
Wells, Student Government Advisor from the
2. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT
The Mayor and Councilmembers
presented an update on the activities and functions in which they have
participated.
3.
Eddie
Horvath presented a request to the Mayor and City Council for a possible change
to the Land Use Development code. This code change request would be to revise
the Price City Land Use Management and Development Code to permit or allow by
Conditional Use Permit aviaries in the Manufacturing District (MD) Zone.
Mr. Horvath stated that he has 27 years of experience raising birds and is a licensed
falconer. He has recently requested a Conditional Use Permit from Planning and
Zoning which was denied because the zone in which he lives does not permit an
aviary. An aviary would fall under uses which are not available in the current Price
City Land Use code where Mr. Horvath’s lives at 464 E. 400 S. in the MD zone. Planning and Zoning cannot permit the use at
464 E. 400 S. without Council approval to revise the Price City Land Use
Management and Development Code to permit the aviary use in the MD Zone. This issue was brought to the attention of
Planning and Zoning by complaints from surrounding neighbors and the Division
of Wildlife Services. Mr. Horvath’s land
use is non-compliant with the adopted land use ordinance at this time and he
has received citations from the Price City Police Department. Chief Shilaos and City Attorney
4. WELLNESS
COMMITTEE UPDATE-
5. UTILITY
BILL ADVERTISING- Councilmember Hanna-Smith
Councilmember
Hanna-Smith would like to finalize the utility bill advertising issue from a
previous meeting. She would like to see a maximum of five lines dedicated to
the backside of the utility bills for advertising non-profit, local activity
information. This would be based on first come first serve to assist a
non-profit organization in the advertising of their upcoming event. After some discussion, Council decided to
allow the utility bill advertising with the following recommendations:
·
Activity will be
a non-profit organized activity
·
No business or
personal names will be allowed in the five lines
·
A five line
maximum will be the limit
·
All advertising
will be for the “greater good of the city”
·
A checklist needs
to be created to meet criteria
·
If any activities
or request for advertising are in question, the request must go before Council
for approval
·
Activity must be
of a local nature within the Carbon/Emery County area
MOTION.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to approve the utility bill advertising five
line maximum with the stated recommendations to serve as guidelines for
reviewing requests. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy Motion carried.
6.
Gary
Sonntag introduced the week of May 20-26, 2007 as National Public Works Week.
The theme is “Public Works: Moving Life Forward”. This week is a time to
recognize the essential role of public works employees in our quality of life.
A community depends on the public works professionals who are always involved
in the planning, design, construction,
administration, service, operation, maintenance and repair of the
infrastructure on which we all depend.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilmember
Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave favorable
recommendations for the following requests for Home Occupied Permits.
7. HOME
OCCUPIED PERMITS-
a.
Steele’s Landscaping- 865 N. Eastwood Dr., Tom and Robyn Steele, Owners-
Business- Office Use Only - Final
b.
MJ’s Bullhide-
686 N. 100 E., Max Jones, Owner-Business-Office Use Only-Final
MOTION.
Councilmember Nielson moved to approve the Home Occupied Use Permits to include
the specific conditions recommended by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton. Motion carried.
8. CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS-
a.
Subdivision – 1762 E. 500 S., Jared and Paige Haddock, Owners-Subdivision-
Final
b.
Planned Unit Development- 431 and 435 E. 100 N, Garry Farrell, Owner-PUD-Tabled
c.
d.
Amendment- 1410 E. Airport Road-Masonry Masters, Inc.-
e.
Conditional Use Permit Review/Action-Auto Alley, Fred Jones, Owner –
(Extension granted for new ownership)- No final action
MOTION.
Councilmember Nielson moved to approve the Conditional Use Permits for Masonry
Masters and Haddock Subdivision to include the specific conditions recommended
by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Tatton. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS- MOTION.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that items #11 through #23 on the agenda be
approved with items 12, 13, 16 and 21 removed for discussion. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Davis and carried. Councilmember
Hanna-Smith moved to amend the motion to add item 20 to the list for discussion.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis. Motion carried.
9. MINUTES
–
April
25, 2007- City Council Meeting
April
27, 2007- Special City Council –Tentative Budget Meeting
April
25, 2007- Community Development and Renewal Agency Meeting
May
4, 2007- Council Workshop
10. EMERGENCY
PURCHASE- Approval of the Emergency Purchase of a Anode/Cathode Electric Miox Cell #2 for the Water Treatment Plant
The
water treatment plant anode/cathode cell has broken down. The Miox Corporation informed staff after inspecting the faulty
cell that it would be less expensive to purchase a new cell rather than having
the bad cell repaired. The remaining cell #1 is the only backup. The heavy
water season has begun and both cells need to be operational. A new cell was
purchased on an “Emergency Basis” at a cost of $8,893. This will be taken out
of the current water/sewer department budget.
11. BLOCK
PARTY – Approval to Close the Road Between 800 North and 700 North at 700 East
for a Block Party on May 21, 2007 from 5-9 p.m.
12.
13.
14. CARBON
EMERY TELCOM- Approval to Work with Carbon Emery Telcom
To Install Several Hot Spot Wireless Access Points at Strategic Locations
throughout Price City for Internet Access
The
wireless access point hot spots will provide internet access to users with
wireless computers in areas such as the
15. BID
AWARD- Approval to Award the Bid for the Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power
Backup
Bids
were received for an electrical power backup generator project at the
16. BID
AWARD- Authorization to Award the Bid for the Demolition of the
Bids
were received for the demolition of the
17. TENTATIVE
BUDGET- Approval to Adopt Tentative Budget for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year and
Set Date for Public Hearing
MOTION. Councilmember
Tatton moved to adopt the tentative budget and set the date for a Public
Hearing for June 13th, 2007 during a City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Nielson and carried.
18. HEAT
PUMPS AND CONFERENCE CHAIRS – Authorization to use 2006-2007 Remaining Budget from the Building Maintenance Department to purchase
4 heat pumps for installation throughout City Hall and 8 conference room chairs.
Bret
Cammans is requesting an additional $3500.00 to purchase electronic wipe boards
and chairs for the Mayor’s conference room. The money would come from the
remaining amount in the Building and Maintenance Department 2006-2007 budget. MOTION.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to approve the use of 2006-2007 remaining
budget funds for the purchase of heat pumps, chairs and wipe boards. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
19. POLICE
DEPARTMENT- Authorization to Create an “Uncertified
Officer Hiring Roster” for One Year Based off the Last Hiring Board that was
Conducted in April 2007
Councilmember
Tatton commented that during the hiring process of the recent police officer
position, the hiring committee was instructed that the roster was no longer
going to be kept for the Police Officer hiring process. Police Chief Shilaos
stated that the roster from this last process would have one applicant left on
it who had been tested with a written exam, physical exam, spelling/grammar
test, typing and practical test and passed them all. If the roster is left in
place, the next hiring process would have this person as a candidate (already
tested) as well as a list of applicants that would apply to choose from. The
next hiring committee could evaluate and review the roster and the current
applicants at one time and choose from all of them. The roster does not
guarantee a position but saves the City money on testing and reviewing the same
qualified person again if he or she should apply. The roster serves as a resource pool to the
hiring process. MOTION.
Councilmember McEvoy approved the Uncertified Officer Hiring Roster with the
change of “Roster” to read “Pool”. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smith.
Motion carried with a 4 to 1 vote.
Councilmember
Tatton Naye Councilmember
Hanna-Smith Aye
Councilmember
McEvoy Aye
Councilmember
Nielson Aye
Councilmember
Davis Aye
20. PRWID-Update
by Councilmember Tatton
·
District looking
at requesting proposals for a hydraulic analysis of its systems
·
Water share
additions- 900 shares leased to date
·
Fairgrounds road
new development- new developer would put in waterline if PRWID buys pipe
·
Conoco Phillips is considering placement of a new gas well
east of PRWID office
·
Helper agreement
is in place
·
32 applications for
secretary/treasurer position received- May 21st interviews
·
Board reviewing
policy for use of equipment by employees
21. COMMUNITY
PROGRESS by Councilmember Hanna-Smith
·
Yard of month- first
round of judging for commercial and residential underway
·
Blighted areas
are being reviewed- complaints from citizens
·
New sign for
entrance has been sent in to company for printing
·
·
Business
recognition: Intermountain Electronics will be given an award on May 29th
at 1:30 p.m.
·
Adopt-a-Street-
Parrot Group will be adopting an area near Kmart
·
Benches have been
ordered.
·
Next meeting will
be on May 31st, 2007
22. INTERNATIONAL
DAYS-Update by Councilmember Nielson
Everything is running on schedule and within budget. A
Grand Marshall has been chosen. There will be two movies on Friday and Saturday
nights. Bands will be entertaining both days.
23. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
a.
Committee Review for Street Banners, Signs and A-Frame Signs
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. for the Community
Development and Renewal Agency Meeting
Regular Meeting Reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
Councilmember McEvoy moved to adjourn the meeting at
8:15 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Laurie Tryon, City Recorder