Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
September
12, 2000, 5:00 p.m.
Present:
Councilmembers: Vernon W.
Jones, Community Administrator
Roy A. Nikas Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Betty P. Wheeler Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Stephen L. Denison Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Richard Tatton Gary
Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Keith
Wight, Human Resource Director
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Excused:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmember Joe
L. Piccolo
Others
Present:
Debbie Pappas Marvin
Burghardt Kent
Boyack
Shane Baggs
Councilmember
Nikas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the above members in attendance. Councilmember Nikas reported that Mayor
Colosimo is recuperating at home from his recent surgery and is doing
well. He should be back to work
shortly.
1.
MAYOR
PROTEMPORE - Councilmember Roy A. Nikas
MOTION. In the absence of Mayor Colosimo,
Councilmember Tatton moved that Councilmember Roy A. Nikas be appointed Mayor
Protempore. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
2.
MINUTES -
August 23, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes
of the August 23, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
3.
DEBBIE PAPPAS -
Complaint On Traffic At Smiths Parking Lot
Debbie Pappas discussed a traffic problem that is occurring at the
Smiths Parking lot during the evening hours.
Teenagers continually congregate and drive in and out of the parking lot
at a high rate of speed. She was almost
hit twice in one night. She is
concerned that someone is going to get hurt.
She has discussed this with the business owners, but they are at a loss
as to what to do. The owner of the
business center lives out of the state.
Mayor Protem suggested that the tenants get together and discuss this
with the landlord. Police Chief Aleck
Shilaos indicated that what Mrs. Pappas has described does occur. The Police Department is limited at what
they can do on private property. They
can only make suggestions to the property owner. It was recommended that since Councilmember Denison is a new
tenant in the area, that he could get with the other tenants and landlord and
come up with a solution. Chief Shilaos
stated that he will contact Ed Howa, the local tenant who is in charge of the
lot.
4.
CARBON COUNTY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION - Permission To Hang Clothes Line on 1st
North Between 1st and 2nd East
Mayor Protem Nikas presented a letter from the Carbon County Domestic
Violence Coalition requesting permission to hang a clothes line on 1st
north between 1st and 2nd East during the month of
October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that permission
be given to hang the clothes line for the first two weeks of October and that
they be asked to do something different for the remainder of the month. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
5.
RESOLUTION
#2000-16 - Transfer Of Peak Cablevision Franchise To Mallard Cablevision
Shane Baggs, manager of Peak Cablevision, requested that the Council
approve the transfer of Peak Cablevision to Mallard Cablevision, L.L.C.,
effective October 15, 2000. Mallard is
based in Texas and is one of the top 20 multi cable system operators in the
country. They are very aggressive in
buying rural cable systems, and recently purchased 14 systems in Utah. They
operate systems in Oregon, Montana, Idaho, California, and several in the east. They are interested in system consolidations, using fibre and
microwave. The office in Price will
remain as well as the employees. Mr.
Baggs stated that he forsees no immediate fee increases. Fee increases usually come during the budget
process. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the transfer
be approved and that Resolution #2000-16, authorizing the transfer, be adopted
and that the Mayor/Mayor Protem and City Recorder be authorized to sign the
resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
6.
MELODIC ROCK
BAND CONCERT - Permission To Use Peace Gardens
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the verbal
approval given to the Melodic Rock Band Concert to use the Peace Gardens on
September 1st be ratified.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
7.
CHILDRENS
JUSTICE CENTER FUND RAISER - Local Consent For Beer and Liquor
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that local
consent for beer and liquor be given to the Childrens Justice Center for their
annual Harvest Ball to be held on Saturday, October 28th, at the
Notre Dame School and that the Mayor/Mayor Protem be authorized to sign the
consent form. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
8.
LIBRARY -
Permission To Apply For Library Services and Technology Act Grant
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Library
be authorized to submit an application for a grant from the Library Services
and Technology Act. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried. This
is a state grant and does not require matching funds.
9.
CARBON HIGH
SCHOOL - Permission For Bonfire
Mayor Protem Nikas reported that an issue has arisen regarding the
City’s ordinance regarding open fires.
Carbon High School has requested permission to hold their annual bonfire
which begins Homecoming activities.
Nick Sampinos stated that if this is allowed, it will be an exemption to
the ordinance and that he should be directed to amend the ordinance to allow
this if this is the City’s intention.
Whatever change is made to the ordinance would require a permit to be
issued and approved by the Fire Chief.
The size of the bon fires was discussed and it was recommended that the
Fire Chief have the final decision as to the number of truck loads/pallets that
can be placed on the pile for burning. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the bonfire
be approved and that the ordinance be amended to allow Carbon High School to
hold their annual bonfire with the permitted acceptance of the Fire Chief and
under the controlled supervision and requirements specified by the Fire Chief
and/or Price City. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
10.
COLEMAN’S
COUNTRY COOKING - Home Occupied Business Approved
Vern Jones reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a
favorable recommendation to Stephen Paul Coleman to operate a catering/barbecue
business at his home located at 130 East 200 North subject to State and health
department requirements. The meals will
be prepared on the customers premise.
Prior to issuance of a license, Mr. Coleman will present a copy of a
letter from the State indicating they have met all requirements. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the home
operated business be approved upon payment of the business license fee and upon
receipt of the above letter. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.
11.
JOLLY GOOD TIME
OURS - Home Occupied Business Approved
Vern Jones reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a
favorable recommendation to Madelyn Petersen to operate a tour business at her
home located at 163 North 200 West. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the home occupied
business be approved upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
12.
B. C. MOBILE
WASH - Home Occupied Business Approved - Tabled
13.
TITAN STARTER
AND ALTERNATOR REPAIR - Home Occupied Business Approved For Remainder of Year
2000
Vern Jones reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a
favorable approval for a one year temporary business license to Marvin
Burghardt to operate a starter and alternator repair business at his home
located at 250 North 6th Avenue.
Mayor Protem Nikas expressed concern regarding the operation of an auto
repair business in a residential neighborhood.
The Council has received previous complaints regarding hobbies, cars
being spray painted, body work, etc. in residential areas. Nick Sampinos stated that the Business
License Code 11-3-5 states that it shall be unlawful for any person to conduct
or operate a repair shop within a residential district. However, it does not specify what kind of
repair shop. The Council needs to
determine if they want to amend the Business License Ordinance to indicate what
kind of repair shops should be prohibited, such as auto repair. MOTION. After further discussion, Councilmember
Denison moved that the business be approved for the remainder of this year upon
payment of the business license fee and that the Council review this issue to
determine what direction they want to take.
Further, that Mr. Burghardt sign an agreement that his business license
is for the remainder of this year and if the Council decides to disallow this
type of business, he will discontinue this business at his home. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
14.
CASTLE VALLEY
WASH - Conditional Use Permit
Vern Jones reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a
favorable recommendation for a Conditional Use Permit to Castle Valley Wash to
construct offices above their laundromat located at 97 East 100 North. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request
be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
15.
YOUNG HERBS -
Conditional Use Permit
Vern Jones reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a
favorable recommendation for a Conditional Use Permit to Young Herbs to operate
at 55 North 600 East. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request
be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
16.
RICHARD HACKWELL
(FARM BUREAU INSURANCE) - Conditional Use Permit - Tabled
17.
SHAUNA FASSETT
- Travel Approved
Mayor Protem Nikas presented the following travel request:
Shauna Fassett -
Fall 2000 TAC Training, Spanish Fork, November 1st, 2nd
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Denison and carried.
18.
PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING EXTERIOR SIDING - J.D. Home Improvements - Partial Payment
Vern Jones presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of
$5,000 submitted by J.D. Home Improvements for their contract to install siding
on the exterior of the Public Safety Building.
MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
19.
PURCHASE OF
PRICE RIVER WATER USERS ASSOCIATION STOCK - Ratified
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that verbal
approval given to purchase 6 shares of Price River Water Users Association
Stock at $1,400/share be ratified.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
20.
PUBLIC WORKS
COMPLEX, OVERHEAD DOOR REPLACEMENT (Building C & D), #28C-2000 - Permission
To Award Contract
Gary Sonntag reported that the City budgeted $5,000 for the replacement
of two overhead doors for Buildings C and D at the Public Works Complex. Two quotations were received for the doors
and installation - Gleave Doors for $4,250 and C & C Improvement Company
for $12,575. He requested permission to
award the contract to Gleave Doors. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
21.
CLASS “C” ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS, #18C-2000 - Valley Asphalt Company - Partial Payment #1
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of
$313,597.06 submitted by Valley Asphalt Company for their contract on the Class
“C” Road Improvement project. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
22.
TERRACE HILLS
SKATE PARK #8C-2000 - Stapp Construction Co. - Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of
$18,640 submitted by Stapp Construction Co. for their contract on the Terrace
Hills Skate Park. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
23.
PURCHASE OF
VEHICLES FOR BUILDING INSPECTION, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX
AND PARKS - Approved
Gary Sonntag reported that the City has budgeted for the purchase of
vehicles for the Building Inspection Dept., Building Maintenance, Public Works
Complex and Parks. In order to save
money, the Shop Department conducted a search for used vehicles. He requested permission to purchase the
following vehicles at the quoted prices.
Building Inspection - 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4, 22,307 miles - $14,000
Building Maintenance - 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4, 32,693 miles - $13,650
Public Works Complex - 1999 Ford Explorer 4X4, 18,315 miles - $19,075
Parks Dept. - 1998 Chevrolet CK/2500 4X4, 15,597 miles - $18,075
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the
vehicles be purchased. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Denison and carried.
24.
JACOBSEN REEL
LAWN MOWER - Permission To Proceed To Sell
Gary Sonntag reported that at the last meeting, the Council approved
the request to surplus the Jacobsen reel lawn mower and use it as a trade in on
sod for the skate park. As there has been
increased interest in the purchase of that mower, he would like permission to
receive quotations and sell the mower including a specialized reel mower blade
that goes with it. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
25.
PRICE/WELLINGTON
CANAL - Update
Mayor Protem Nikas reported that Pioneer Ditch Company #2 is having a
meeting tonight to evaluate the piping of the canal. We will know tomorrow what progressed in that meeting.
26.
DIGITAL
SIGNATURES ON CITY CHECKS - Approved
Pat Larsen presented the following safeguards that will be used during
the use of digital signatures on City checks.
Signature disk to be in locked box.
Passwords assigned only to programs that generate checks.
Black checks to be locked in file cabinet.
Finance Director and/or Treasurer will review checks.
Finance Director and/or Treasurer will sign form stating they reviewed
checks.
Check registers printed on a regular basis to check for numerical
order.
Invoices attached to check stub and filed numerically.
Invoices and purchase orders stamped paid by Finance Director.
MOTION. Per the above safeguards, Councilmember
Wheeler moved that authorization be given to use digital signatures on
checks. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
27.
SWIM TEAM ITEMS
- Update
Gary Sonntag reported that he and Councilmember Wheeler met with the
high school swim team coach as well as the president of the Booster Club. They reviewed a list of items and
prioritized them for purchase. These
will improve the way the swim meets are conducted, and will be a benefit to the City as well as the
students. The Booster Club is
sponsoring fund raisers and soliciting donations in order to help offset the
costs of the equipment. The City will
make every effort to fill in for the shortfall so that these items can be
purchased. The first item to be
purchased is a starter and the next item is lane lines.
28.
SWIMMING POOL
LIFT - Update
Gary Sonntag reported that with the help of Nancy Bentley of Active
ReEntry, the City is reviewing the
swimming pool lift for the handicapped and disabled. The City currently has a sling type lift that is old and manually
operated. There is no question that
this should be replaced with something more modern and easier to use. The one being considered is approximately
$3,200 - $3,500. In addition to the
City, he and Vern have discussed sources of funding.
29.
PURCHASE OF
FURNACE WITH CONDENSER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT - Approved
Fire Chief Kent Boyack reported that at the last meeting, the Council
questioned the installation of a new furnace in the Fire Department building by
a Volunteer Fireman. Francis Duzenack,
Building Inspector, indicated that this would be okay. Chief Boyack presented a copy of the State
Code authorizing an employee of a government agency to do this type of
work. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the furnace
be purchased and that it be installed inhouse by Fire Department staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried. The electrical portion of the
installation will be conducted by an electrical contractor.
Meeting adjourned at
6:37 p.m.