Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


July 12, 1995, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers:

James L. Jensen, L. Lamond Williams, Theressa O. Frandsen, Roy Nikas

Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Cobb Johnson (Public Works Director), Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assist.), Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Aleck Shilaos (Chief of Police)

Others Present: DeeAnn Morgan, Tom Alexander, Michael Cha, Chris Bentley, Dave Johnson, Judith Johnson, Casey Wilson

Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called with the above members present.


1. MINUTES - June 14, 1995

Councilmember Frandsen moved that the minutes of the June 14, 1995 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

2. MINUTES - June 26, 1995

Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the June 26, 1995 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.


3. RADIO CONTROLLED CARS - International Days Event

Dave Johnson requested permission to use the area east of the swimming pool complex to set up his radio controlled race cars during the International Days events. If possible, he would like to continue using this space for his race cars. As the carnival sets their equipment in this area, it was questionable if there would be enough space. The Council directed Mr. Johnson to check with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Nikas stated that future plans are to use this area for a sports event. As this is not on the agenda, Mayor Colosimo recommended that this item be discussed at the next meeting.

4. CARBON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY - Spaying and Neutering Clinic


DeeAnn Morgan informed the Council that the Carbon County Humane Society plans to open a spaying and neutering clinic for dogs and cats at 260 South Highway 55, and requested a business license. The Council felt that since this is a non-profit organization, that the fees could be waived. As this is not on the agenda, Mayor Colosimo recommended that this item be discussed at the next meeting.

5. CHARLES BEZYACK - Utility Connection Fees

Charles Bezyack discussed the utility connection fee that the Council implemented several months ago. He has been in business for several years, and felt this is unfair and that he should have been notified of the changes. As this is not on the agenda, Mayor Colosimo recommended that this item be discussed at the next meeting.

6. CARBON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - International Days Celebration - Street Closing Approved, Beer Permit Denied

Pat Johnston, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested permission to close 500 North Street between 200 and 300 East to accommodate placing the carnival in this area during the International Days events. She also requested a single event beer permit to sell beer in Pioneer Park during their concert on Sunday, July 30, 1995. As the City is a co-sponsor of this event, Councilmember Jensen felt that the beer permit should not be granted. If there were any accidents resulting from the consumption of beer, the City has no insurance for this type of event, and would be held liable. After further discussion, Councilmember Nikas moved that the street be closed as requested and that the single event beer permit be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

7. KIWANIS CLUB - Contribution For July 4th Fireworks Display


Mayor Colosimo reported that the Council gave verbal approval to contribute $500 to the Kiwanis Club for the July 4th fireworks display. Councilmember Jensen moved that the action be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

8. SLOVENIAN DAY PICNIC - Single Event Beer Permit

Councilmember Jensen moved that a single event beer permit be approved for the Slovenian Day Picnic to be held at Washington Park on Sunday, July 16, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

9. CULTURAL PROGRAM COMMISSION - Appointment of New Chairman

Mayor Colosimo recommended the appointment of Karen Bliss as Chairman of the Cultural Program Commission. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the appointment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

10. STATE OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Amendment #4 To Lease Agreement (Contract No. 89-0030)

Mayor Colosimo presented Amendment #4 to the lease agreement with the State of Utah, Department of Human Services, for rental of the Central School Building. This contract increases the rent an additional $.50/square foot effective July 1, 1995, and continues on a month-to-month basis. Councilmember Williams moved that the contract be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

11. RESOLUTION #95-20 - Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems Amended and Restated Agreement For Joint and Cooperative Action

Vern Jones presented Resolution #95-20, authorizing the execution and delivery of the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems Amended and Restated Agreement for Joint and Cooperative Action. Mr. Sampinos has reviewed the documents and they are in order. Councilmember Jensen moved that Resolution #95-20 be approved, and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution and to execute the documents to amend the agreement with UAMPS. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

12. RESOLUTION #95-19 - Setting Forth Electric Rates

Vern Jones presented Resolution #95-19, setting forth electric rates for customers of Price City. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #95-19 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

13. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Request To Purchase Parcel of City Property


Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from the Habitat for Humanity, asking if the City would be interested in selling a 1/2 acre lot on 550 East 2nd South for the construction of low income housing. Councilmember Jensen moved that the property be appraised and that it be declared surplus and advertised for sale. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.


14. HOME OCCUPIED BUSINESS - Fausett Enterprises, 107 South 400 East

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Randi Fausett Lujan, 107 South 400 East, to operate a home occupied business. He moved that the business be approved upon payment of the business license fees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried. Mr. Lujan places vending machines at business locations.

15. SQUIRE CONDO PROJECT - Conditional Use Permit

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the Squire Condo project, which is to build 2 duplexes on Cedar Hills Drive behind Smiths. He moved that the project be approved and that a conditional use permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.


16. MINING COMPANY STEAKHOUSE AND GRILLE - Conditional Use Permit

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the Mining Company Steakhouse and Grille (old Matadore Cafe) to construct an off-premise sign on the block wall next to Mortensen's Carpets on 7th East, with the stipulation that it meet code and not exceed 300 square feet in size. He moved that the request be approved and that a conditional use permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

17. NEW HIRE - Brianna Welch

POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ASSISTANT AND SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARDS - Permission To Hire

Mayor Colosimo presented the following new hire and requests for personnel:

Brianna Welch - Parks/Cemetery Laborer, Permanent/Full Time

Police Dept. Special Functions Assistant - Permission to hire replacement

Police Dept. Substitute Crossing Guards - Permission to hire

Councilmember Frandsen moved that the above personnel actions be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

18. KEVIN MELE, JOE CHRISTMAN - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

Kevin Mele, Officer Survival School, August 14-16, Park

City

Joe Christman, Clandestine Lab Investigators Association,

August 28 - September 1, Las Vegas, Nevada

Councilmember Jensen moved that the travel requests be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

19. FRANCIS DUZENACK - Travel Request Denied

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel request:

Francis Duzenack, International Conference of Building

Officials, September 9-15, Clark County, Nevada

Councilmember Frandsen moved that the travel be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

20. PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT HANDGUNS - Permission To Waive Bidding Procedures

Police Chief Shilaos requested permission to waive bidding procedures to purchase handguns for the Police Department. There is only one supplier in the State of Utah. Councilmember Jensen moved that bidding procedures be waived. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

21. PERMISSION TO COMPLETE PURCHASE OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM - Public Works Complex

Councilmember Jensen moved that permission be given to complete the purchase of the telephone system at the Public Works Complex. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried. The cost is $7,000.

22. LAWN MOWERS, POLICE CAR, UTILITY VEHICLES, CREW CAB TRUCK, SKID LOADER, ONE TON TRUCKS - Permission To Receive Bids

Cobb Johnson requested permission to advertise to receive bids for the following items:

City Hall Riding Lawn Mower

Police Car

Parks Dept., Street Legal Utility Vehicle

Cemetery Dept., Large Lawn Mower

Water Dept., 4 X 4 Crew Cab Truck

Water Dept., Skid Loader With Forks and Bucket

Water Dept., Utility Truck

Water Dept., Two (2) One Ton Trucks - one With Utility Bed, one with dump bed

Councilmember Williams moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

23. MAYOR PROTEM - James L. Jensen

As Mayor Colosimo left the meeting, Councilmember Williams moved that Councilmember James L. Jensen be appointed Mayor Protem. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

24. WATER DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS - Permission To Lease

Councilmember Williams moved that permission be given to the Water Department to lease uniforms for their employees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

25. PURCHASE OF REBUILT GOLF CARTS - Permission To Waive Bidding Procedures

Councilmember Frandsen moved that bidding procedures be waived for the purchase of four rebuilt golf carts for the Parks and Cemetery Departments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.


26. FIRE STATION EXHAUST SYSTEM - Permission To Receive Bids - Tabled

27. DRAINAGE DETENTION BASIN PHASE I, DESIGN - Perkins-Thurgood Consulting Engineers - Partial Payment

Councilmember Nikas moved that a partial payment in the amount of $11,360 be paid to Perkins-Thurgood Engineers for work completed to date on the design of the Detention Basin. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

Gary Sonntag reported that a decision needs to be made whether to proceed with the design work on the pipeline for the Detention Basin. Staff has been working on easements for the pipelines, primarily through the BLM property. He questioned the funding for this project. The Council directed that staff continue to work towards this project and that Mr. Jones be directed to find funding.

28. EAST CEMETERY DRAINAGE - Retention Basin Backfilling - Permission To Negotiate A Drainage Easement


Gary Sonntag reported that the surface water at the East Cemetery has been collecting in two temporary detention basins. Staff feels that the City can no longer maintain these basins due to increased exposure to younger children. Therefore, the basins have been backfilled. He recommended that a pipe be installed to transport drainage water to the existing culvert on Sagewood Road. He requested permission to negotiate an easement through private property so that a new pipe can be installed from the cemetery to the Castle Heights Subdivision #4. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

29. TRANSFER OF FUNDS


Pat Larsen requested permission to complete a transfer of funds within the General Fund. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

30. INSURANCE PREMIUM REFUND - Permission To Divide Among Employees

Pat Larsen requested permission to refund to City employees, the overage paid to Utah Local Governments Insurance Trust for the year 1994/95. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the refund be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

31. RESOLUTION #95-21 - Lease For Cemetery Backhoe, First Security Bank, Yearly Lease Payment


Pat Larsen presented Resolution #95-21, authorizing the lease agreement with First Security Bank for the Cemetery backhoe. She requested permission to pay the yearly payment in the amount of $10,244.33 to First Security Bank. Councilmember Frandsen moved that Resolution #95-21 be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution and execute the lease documents, and that the yearly payment be made. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

32. SWIMMING POOL BOILER - Contract Awarded

Mayor Protem Jensen reported that the committee assigned to review the bids for the swimming pool boiler awarded the contract to R & L Boilers, the low bidder.

Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.