Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
May 26,
2004, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Councilmembers: Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Betty P. Wheeler Gary
Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Stephen L. Denison Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Richard Tatton Aleck
Shilaos, Chief of Police
Jeanne McEvoy
Joe Christman
Excused:
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder
Bret Cammans, I.S. Department
Supervisor
Others
Present:
Steven Esplin Kass Esplin Shauna
Fassett Shauna O=Brien
Kathy Smith Marilyn
Graham Paul Dupin Charlene Dupin
Gerald Lloyd Melanie
Steele Boyd Bell Harvey Howard
Beverly Howard Patti Rigby
Mayor
Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members present.
1.
PUBLIC INPUT - Steven Esplin - Utility Pole Issue
Steven Esplin, 28 East 900 North, approached the Council
regarding a utility pole located next to his property and near an
intersection. When the pole was placed
in its current location approximately 13 years ago, it was placed approximately
ten feet inside his property line, which blocks his ability to use a portion of
his property. He presented pictures of
his house, his driveway, the location of the utility pole, and plans to extend
his driveway. He is requesting that the
pole be moved to the property line. He
would be willing to pay a small portion (less than half) of the removal costs,
as he feels the pole was placed in the wrong location. Mayor Piccolo thanked Mr. Esplin for his
input and stated that the item would be reviewed by the Council and placed on
the agenda for the next meeting.
2.
COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the
subjects and committees that they administer.
3.
VISIONARY SERVICE LEADER AWARD - Charlene Dupin
Mayor Piccolo presented the Visionary Service Leader Award
to Charlene Dupin. Mrs. Dupin is a long
time resident of Price and taught school in the local school system. She was the first coach for girl=s volleyball, track, tennis,
gymnastics, basketball, and co-ed swimming at Carbon High School. She was recently inducted into the Utah
Sports Hall of Fame.
4.
COMMUNITY PROGRESS COMMITTEE - Permission To Purchase Lights For
Downtown Trees
Councilmember Wheeler introduced members of the Community
Progress Committee - Shauna O=Brien, Patti Rigby, Shauna Fassett, Kathy Hanna Smith, Marilyn Graham,
and Gerald Lloyd. They have all been
very dedicated and energetic. Shauna O=Brien acknowledged the Community
Progress Committee and thanked them for all their support. The goal of the Community Progress Committee
is to invent and create new ideas to enhance the downtown appearance. Downtown Price is a unique place. The Price business downtown historic layout
and arrangement of our fine buildings and trees go along with the theme, AThe Heart of The City@.
The committee has come up with the idea of placing white lights in all
the trees downtown. This accent tree
lighting would provide a more pleasant attractive appearance and a more
inviting enhanced downtown. Lighting
has a tendency to draw people. It may
encourage active night life, entertainment, longer business hours, or bring a
variety of businesses to downtown. The
area they would like to start with is Carbon Avenue to 200 West Main and Carbon
Avenue to 100 East Main. Mrs. O=Brien presented a sample of the
recommended lighting and provided information pertaining to the number of
lights, life of the lights, number of hours of lighting per day, etc. Councilmember Wheeler stated that the
committee has been working on this for a long time and supported the
recommendation. Mayor Piccolo suggested
that before this proceeds further, that City staff review the request and
follow
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with architectural engineering to determine where the power
is located, what type of liability this would create, and the installation
costs. Mrs. O=Brien asked permission to purchase
enough lighting for one tree to provide a visual of what they might look
like. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that Community
Progress be allowed to purchase supplies for one tree and further engineer the
costs and locations of those items necessary to light the rest of the
street. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Christman and carried.
Kathy Hanna Smith provided an update on other items that the
Community Progress Committee has been working on, such as entry signs into the
City, demolition of small buildings, identification of blighted areas, and
re-establishment of the Ayard of the month@ contest. Patti Rigby, Youth City Council Advisor, and Jacob Denison, Youth
City Council Mayor, provided an update on the past and future activities of the
Youth City Council.
5. DESERT THUNDER RACEWAY -
Consideration For Car Race During International Days - Referred To
International Days Committee
Harvey Howard, Desert Thunder Raceway, asked if there would
be any problem if the Desert Thunder Raceway held a race the same week end the
International Days Events are held? It
was felt that the more activities there are, the better it would be for
all. This item will be referred to the
International Days Committee for consideration.
6.
HELPER ARTS FESTIVAL - Contribution Approved
Sherill Shaw presented a printout of previous budgets and
the current budget for the Helper Arts Festival. This provides an insight into the fund raising efforts and what
entities besides government support this event. She asked the Council to consider making a contribution to this
event. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that $1,000 be
contributed to the Helper Arts Festival.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
7.
MARIE=S CATTERY - Conditional Use Permit
Approved
Mayor Piccolo presented the conditions for the operation of
Marie=s Cattery as recommended by
staff. Councilmember McEvoy reported
that the Planning and Zoning Commission will address catteries on a case by
case basis. After review of this particular
cattery, there didn=t seem to be any obvious issue with
neglect or unkempt premises. The
Council recommended that under Item 5 pertaining to cat cages, that approved
flooring be included. MOTION. Councilmember McEvoy moved that per staff
recommendations and the above addition, that Marie=s Cattery be approved and that a Conditional
Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
8.
BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT- Job Descriptions Amended
Councilmember McEvoy stated that as the job descriptions for
the Building Services Department will be used for the reorganization of that
department, the current employees would not be qualified for these
positions. Gary Sonntag stated that an
exception needs to be made for the existing employees. They will not be asked to apply for these
positions. There will be a lateral
transfer into these positions and they will be allowed to remain in those
positions as long as they are an employee of the City. Should it become necessary to advertise for
new applicants, the job descriptions will be adhered to. The Council discussed the wording used in
the job descriptions referring to a
high school diploma, GED,or equivalent.
Nick Sampinos recommended the wording Aa GED or high school diploma preferred@.
MOTION.
Councilmember Denison moved that the job descriptions for the Building
Services Department, Custodian I, Custodian II, Facilities Technician I,
Facilities Technician II, be amended per the above recommendation and that
the requirement to follow safety policies
and practices be included. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
9.
DR. JAMES BAILEY - New Dental Office - Concept Approval - Tabled
10. SNOWIE
BOOTH, CANDY BOUQUET, TITAN AUTO ELECTRIC, 20TH CENTURY LITES, DR.
TERRY - 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 per the recommended contingencies.
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Snowie Booth - 125 South Highway 55 (Business) - Agreed to remove free
standing sign
Candy Bouquet - 59 East 100 North (Business and Sign)
Titan Auto Electric - 610 Nick Lane - Preliminary and Final Approval -
Contingent upon review of a
drainage plan and receipt of a Development Improvement
Agreement
20th Century Lites - 504 East Main and 154 West Main
(Replace Existing Signs)
Dr. Terry - 1290 East 300 North (Sixty Day Temporary Permit For
Storage Units) - Dr. Terry authorized to have moving equipment remain on his
premises as long as he is working on his property. Dr. Terry agreed to remove semi-trailer.
MOTION. Councilmember
McEvoy moved that the requests be approved per the above contingencies and that
Conditional Use Permits be issued.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
CONSENT
ITEMS - MOTION.
Councilmember Tatton moved that Items #11 through #23 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
11. MINUTES - May 7, 2004, May 12, 2004
12. DALE SWANSON - Utility Billing
Adjustment In The Amount of $183.48.
13. LIBRARY INTERNET SAFETY POLICY -
Public Hearing Scheduled For June 23, 2004.
14. OUTSIDE
WATER USERS AGREEMENT - Patricia L. Lunelli, 1699 North 1510 West, Carbonville,
Utah
15. RESOLUTION
#2004-07 - Resolution Correcting The Electrical Rate Set Forth In Electric Rate
Table No. 108 Entitled ASpecial Service - Non-Profit AReligious Organizations With A
Demand Meter
16. RESOLUTION
#2004-08 - Resolution Adopting A Fee Schedule To Be Adopted By Price City With
Respect To Administration Of Planning and Zoning Regulations
17. BRET CAMMANS, SIDNEY
NELSON, LEONARD MILLER, RON STEFANOFF - Travel Approved
Bret Cammans - Implementing,
Managing, and Maintaining A Microsoft 2003 Server Infrastructure, June 28 - May
2, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah
Sidney Nelson, Leonard Miller, Ron Stefanoff - Utah Firemen=s Association Convention, June
10-12, 2004, Logan, Utah
18. POLICE DEPARTMENT - Permission To
Replace Ceiling Tiles In Basement At A Cost of $3,500.
19. CITY HALL HEAT PUMPS -
Permission To Purchase At A Cost of $3,850.
20.
OLYMPUS INSURANCE
AGENCY - Ratification Of Payment Of Annual Fee In The Amount of $209,147.00
21. CITY ENGINEER - Promotion/Reclassification
Effective July 1, 2004
22. CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR -
Promotion/Reclassification Effective July 1, 2004
23. NEW HIRES APPROVED -
Dashelle Black, Holly Scarlet
Dashelle Black - Lifeguard, Perm/PT
Holly Scarlet - Office Clerk, Perm/PT
24. INDOOR POOL
PLUMBING REPLACEMENT, #4C-2004 - Contract Awarded, Pool Leveling Approved
Pat Larsen reported that the budget for the indoor pool
plumbing replacement was $60,000. The committee assigned to review the bid
awarded the contract to US Mechanical, the low bidder, in the amount of
$51,997. The bid came in $8,000 less
than budget. Bret Cammans would like to
use $4,800 of that money to level the pool so it will drain. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that authorization
be given to use the above amount to level the pool. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
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25. IRRIGATION SERVICES - Permission To
Advertise
The Council reviewed the request to advertise for contract
irrigation services. The amount of
time, 24 hours, 7 days a week was questioned.
Gary Sonntag explained the necessity to respond to irrigation delivery
issues in a timely manner. Sometimes
flooding occurs and needs to be handled quickly. Irrigation gates need to be opened and closed along the
Price/Wellington Canal at scheduled times.
Irrigation water needs to be followed down the gutters and ditches. MOTION. After further discussion, Councilmember
Denison moved that the request be granted.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
26. STANDARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL - Approved
MOTION. Councilmember
Denison moved that the Standard Policies and Procedures Manual be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder