Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah


October 11, 1995, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers

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

Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assist.), Joanne Lessar (City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Ed Shook (Police Lieutenant)

Others Present: Gaylene Powell, Cathy Iriart, Mary Bonacci, Tyler Clark, Joyce Clark, Joan Sellers, Belinda Bunnell, Mindy Jensen, Jared Larsen, Valynda Clark, Andria Larsen, Sheri Larsen, Susan Jensen

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


1. MINUTES - September 27, 1995

Councilmember Jensen moved that the minutes of the September 27, 1995 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

2. STATE OF UTAH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - Public Assistance Program

Kathy Iriart, Mary Bonacci, and Gaylene Powell, representing the State of Utah, Department of Human Services, presented brochures and reviewed information on the new public assistance program. Their calculations indicate that 7% of Price City residents receive financial assistance, 7% receive food stamps, and 12.5% receive medical help. They asked for the Council's support for this new program. The Council expressed their support and thanked them for their input.

3. CHRISTMAS TREE REGALIA - Contribution Approved

Councilmember Jensen moved that $100 be contributed towards the Christmas Tree Regalia. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

4. RED RIBBON WEEK - Proclamation

Members of the 4H Program presented a proclamation and asked Mayor Colosimo to sign the proclamation declaring October 22nd through October 28th as Red Ribbon Week. They presented red and purple ribbons to the Mayor and Council to wear during that week.

5. SUN ADVOCATE - Ad For Ribbon Week Campaign

Councilmember Jensen moved that $40 be contributed to the Sun Advocate for the purchase of an ad during the Ribbon Week Campaign. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

6. RON JENSEN - Credit For Electric Overbilling (565 North Park Avenue) -Tabled

Councilmember Jensen reported that due to complaints registered by a renter, it was recently discovered that the usage on the electrical demand meter was calculated incorrectly in a home owned by Ron Jensen, 565 North Park Avenue. Credit was given to the renter for the time he occupied the home. When Ron Jensen heard of this, he contacted the City for credit during the time he was living in the home, as he too complained of high electric bills. At the time Mr. Jensen lived there, an employee of Utah Power & Light inspected the meter and found it to be functioning properly. As there were several questions regarding this matter, it was tabled for further review.

7. PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FOR PRICE CITY LIBRARY - Bidding Procedures Waived

Councilmember Wheeler moved that bidding procedures be waived for the purchase of two computers for the library. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

8. HOME OCCUPIED BUSINESSES - Gina Keller, Tomasito's Catering

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the following requests for home occupied businesses and gave a favorable recommendation.

Gina Keller, 761 Briarwood - Insurance Billing and Research

Tomasito's Catering, 215 East 200 North, Anita D. Perea-Owner

Councilmember Williams moved that the businesses be approved upon payment of the business license fee and proof of the health department permit for Tomasito's Catering. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

9. ZIONS BANK BUILDING - 625 East 100 North, CUP - Metal Frame For Signs

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the request of Zions Bank Building, 625 East 100 North, to construct a metal frame to hang banners. They will periodically change the banner. He moved that the request be approved and that a conditional use permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

10. ALBERT SLAMA, JAMES AND ALVERTZ DICKERSON - CUP - Construction of Steel Master Buildings

Councilmember Williams reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the following requests to construct Steel Master Steel Buildings on their property and gave a favorable recommendation. Both lots are currently vacant.

Albert Slama, Southwest Corner of Lot 24, Montrose Avenue

James and Alvertz Dickerson, Property #1-1973-0-1

Councilmember Williams moved that the requests be approved and that conditional use permits be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

11. SAM WHITE - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Sam White be authorized to attend the Utah State Division of Drinking Water Cross Connection Control Seminar on October 25 in Park City. Councilmember Williams moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Frandsen and carried.

12. NATALIE NIELSEN - Promotion

Mayor Colosimo recommended that Natalie Nielsen be promoted from Lifeguard to Lifeguard/Supervisor/Instructor. Councilmember Jensen moved that the promotion be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

13. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 2nd South Between 5th and 6th East


Mr. Jones reported that in an earlier meeting, the City made the decision to sell surplus property located at 2nd South between 5th and 6th East and directed that an appraisal be conducted. The appraisal amount is $12,500. He asked permission to advertise the property for sale. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted and that the minimum bid be set at $12,500. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

14. INDOOR SWIMMING POOL - R & L Boilers - Change Orders


Councilmember Jensen presented Change Orders #3 and #4 to the contract with R & L Boilers for the indoor swimming pool boiler. Change Order #3 is for $2,443 to install a glass sight and check out the new fire box. Change Order #4 is for $1,746.50 for two extra tubes and welding of cracked plates. He moved that the change orders be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

15. INDOOR SWIMMNG POOL REPLASTER - Johansen Swim Pool Plaster - Final Payment

Councilmember Jensen presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $8,865.45 to Johansen Swim Pool Plaster for their contract to replaster the indoor swimming pool. He moved that the payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

16. SURPLUS PROPERTY - Permission To Sell

Councilmember Nikas presented a list of items that are no longer needed by the City. He moved that the list be declared surplus property and advertised for sale. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

17. NEW CEMETERY - Castle Country Fencing - Approval of Contract, Partial Payment


Vern Jones reported that the Council was polled for approval of the contract with Castle Country Fencing to relocate the fence on the new cemetery and move it 25 feet to the north. Castle Country Fencing also submitted a partial payment request in the amount of $1,600. Councilmember Frandsen moved that the Council action be ratified and that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

18. PRICE RIVER BUSINESS PARK, G.S.A. ASSOCIATES, L.C. - Water Line Relocation

Gary Sonntag reported that in order to complete the improvements in the Price River Business Park, it was necessary for Ray Morley, G.S.A. Associates, L.C., to relocate the City's existing 10" water line. The Council was polled and approved the relocation. The relocation will be several feet south and dropped to a lower elevation. It will be somewhat in line with Price River Drive. Councilmember Nikas moved that the Council action be ratified. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

19. ORDINANCE #95-008 - Cedar Hills Drive - Rezone From RM7 to CD

Mr. Sampinos presented Ordinance #95-008, changing the zoning boundaries in that certain area north of 300 North and south of Sagewood Road and between Meads Wash and the Price Canal from the present Residential-Multiple 7 Zone (RM-7) to Central Development (CD) Zone. Councilmember Williams moved that Ordinance #95-008 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance, and that it become effective upon publication. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jensen and carried.

20. CANVAS OF PRIMARY ELECTION - October 3, 1995

The City Council acted as the Board of Canvassers for the October 3, 1995 Primary Election. Joanne Lessar presented 2 absentee ballots. They were both mailed the day preceding the election and are admissible. With the counting of these two absentee ballots, the election results are complete. She certified and verified the counts as follows:

Candidates Name Term & Office Total Votes

Steve Bringhurst Council - 4 Years 573

Jim K. Conover Council - 4 Years 334

Stephen L. Denison Council - 4 Years 506

Richard B. Ghirardelli Council - 4 Years 392

Michael J. Halloran Council - 4 Years 199

Lavar Archie Hamilton Council - 4 Years 257

Kerry L. Jensen Council - 4 Years 369

Joe L. Piccolo Council - 4 Years 651

L. Lamond Williams Council - 4 Years 446

Mayor Colosimo recognized Mandy Krajnc and Tiffany O'Neil, members of the Youth City Council.

21. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

The following business license application was received:

The Shoe Store, 69 East Main, Marilyn Vogrinec-Manager/Owner, Shoe Store $56.1) $50 Half Year Fee

Councilmember Jensen moved that the business be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried.

22. PARKS/CEMETERY/RECREATION SUPERVISOR

Councilmember Nikas recommended that a committee be assigned to review the applications received for the Parks/Cemetery/Recreation Supervisor, and to assess the need for this position. The departments have been working very well the past two months. He has not received a negative comment. The Council assigned a committee consisting of Councilmembers Frandsen, Nikas, and Wheeler, Cobb Johnson, Pat Larsen, and Vern Jones.

23. SWIMMING POOL FACILITIES SPECIALIST - Committee Appointed

Councilmember Jensen moved that a committee consisting of himself, Councilmember Nikas, Cobb Johnson, Vern Jones, and Joanne Lessar, review the applications received for the Swimming Pool Facilities Specialist. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

24. SWIMMING POOL OFFICE MANAGER - Pam Moyes Promoted

Councilmember Jensen moved that Pam Moyes be promoted to Swimming Pool Officer Manager effective October 1, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

Councilmember Nikas moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

Reconvened at 6:44 p.m.

Redevelopment Agency Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.