Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall: Price, Utah

October 13, 1999, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers:
Roy A. Nikas
Betty P. Wheeler
Joe L. Piccolo
Stephen L. Denison
Richard Tatton

 

Staff:
Vern Jones, Community Administrator
Joanne Lessar, City Recorder
Pat Larsen, Finance Director
Nick Sampinos, City Attorney
Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Others Present:
Toy Atwood
Barry Atwood
Kent Boyack
James S. Hansen
Gary R. Burkett
 
 
Gayle Atwood
Joan Atwood
Margaret Marrelli
Wilma Barnett
Barbara Moulton
 
 
Ron Roper
Leonard Miller
Catherine Kane
Wesley Bettis
Jack Leautaud

Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in attendance.
  1. MINUTES - September 22, 1999

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the September 22, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

  1. MINUTES - October 5, 1999

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the minutes of the October 5, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

  1. TOY ATWOOD BALL COMPLEX - Approved

Mayor Colosimo reported that he and the Council have named the ball complex located at 900 North 1100 East as the "Toy Atwood Ball Complex". Joanne Lessar read a brief biography of Mr. Atwood and how he began the process to build the ball complex. Councilmember Tatton read the proclamation signed by Mayor Colosimo signifying the name of the ball complex. The Mayor and the Council congratulated Mr. Atwood. Councilmember Denison displayed a design of the plaque that will be placed at the ball complex. Mr. Atwood thanked the Council and discussed the events and the help of the community during construction of the ball complex.

  1. UTILITY BILLING - Direct Pay - Committee Appointed

Wilma Burnett, City Treasurer, presented the concept of direct pay for utility bills. She has had requests from customers to implement a procedure whereby customers' bills could be deducted from their checking account. The other utility companies, UP&L, US West and Questar Gas, all have this procedure. A program for our computer system will need to be purchased at a cost of approximately $2,300. She presented a cost breakdown that she received from various local banks and credit unions for this added service.. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a committee, comprised of himself, Councilmember Nikas, Pat Larsen, Pat Colosimo, and Nick Sampinos, be appointed to review this concept and report back to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

  1. KATHRYN KANE - Crafters Business License

Kathryn Kane questioned the need for crafters to have a business license for a bazaar. A group has gathered together at Notre Dame as a fund raiser to try and open another Catholic school in this area. The Council informed Ms. Kane that bazaars, festivals, etc., are excluded from having a business license. However, if they set up at Walmarts or K-Marts, this is different and they would need a license.

  1. JAMES S. HANSEN, SR. - Electric Utility Pole

James S. Hansen, SR., 451 Rose Avenue, reported that he has a high tension wire going across his yard. The wire comes from a pole that is situated in his yard. The pole is starting to rot and has a potential to fall and drop the wire across his house. Periodically, maintenance people come down to maintain the line. They use his driveway, cut down the trees, and drop the limbs on his roof. They never return to clean it up. The City does not have an easement for the pole and line and he would like them removed. Mayor Colosimo stated that he and members of his staff will review the situation..

  1. SMUIN, RICH & MARSING - Presentation of Annual Audit 1998/99, Payment of Invoice

Greg Marsing, Smuin, Rich & Marsing, presented the annual audit report for the Fiscal Year July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. He reviewed the packet of statements pertaining to expenditures and revenues, Fixed Assets, and the financial statement. It is the opinion of the auditor that the accounting practices and the financial position of Price Municipal Corporation are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Marsing for his report and thanked Pat Larsen and her staff for a job well done.

Pat Larsen reported that an invoice in the amount of $9,400 has been submitted by Smuin, Rich & Marsing for their auditing services. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the audit report as presented by Mr. Marsing be approved and that the invoice be paid. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
  1. HELPER PROJECTS COMMITTEE - Request For Contribution Denied - Committee Appointed

Margaret Marrelli, representing the Helper Projects Committee, requested a contribution for their fireworks display to be held during the Christmas celebration. The Council questioned the legality of contributing to functions like this. Mr. Sampinos stated that anytime the Council contributes to functions such as this, that they should fit within the definition of a corporate purpose. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. It was recommended that a committee be appointed to review this and other similar requests. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that a committee, comprised of Councilmembers Wheeler and Denison, Nick Sampinos, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to review this request and report back to the Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

  1. CASTLE VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATER - Temporary Conditional Use Permit, A-Frame Signs

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Castle Valley Community Theater to erect temporary a-frame signs to advertise their theater production, with the stipulation that the signs not exceed 4' X 4'., that they not be on the City right-of-way, and that they be weighted down. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a temporary use permit be issued for 11 a-frame signs until November 1st, per the above stipulations. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

  1. COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH DRIVEWAY ALTERATIONS - Information

Councilmember Piccolo reported that Karen Bliss, College of Eastern Utah, met with the Planning and Zoning Commission and explained alterations that will take place in the parking lot in front of the college dorms which will effect 5th North and the swimming pool complex. Two driveways will be closed on 3rd East across from the CEU Student Center. The parking lot on the north side of the dormitory will be closed as well as the driveway on the south side of the dormitory and access off of 5th North.

  1. GOLDEN HOUR RESCUE ASSOCIATION - Home Occupied Business Approved

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Vopel Lander to operate the Golden Hour Rescue Association from his home located at 950 North 200 East, with the stipulation that no more than 12 cars be parked on and around his property.. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the business be approved per the above stipulation and upon payment of the business license fee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

  1. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT - Single Lot Subdivision And Roscrea Apartments Approved

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for final approval to the Thomas Development for the Roscrea Apartments, 1680 East 300 South. The Commission gave favorable approval for a single lot subdivision, separating development property to the southeast which was donated to the Carbon County Housing Authority. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the single lot subdivision be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried. The second part of this item is to accept final approval for the apartments. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that final approval for the apartments be given subject to a Development Improvement Agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

  1. NATIONAL MUSIC SUPPLY - Struck
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  3. CARBON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY - Fees Waived For Civic Auditorium

Councilmember Wheeler presented a letter from the Carbon County Humane Society requesting a waiver of fees for use of the Civic Auditorium for their 1999 ballet fundraiser. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that rental fees be waived for the auditorium, but that hard costs be charged. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

  1. FOUR CORNERS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. - Request For Contribution Denied

Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from the Four Corners Community Mental Health Center requesting a contribution for the 8th annual Life Skills Conference to be held March 17 and 18, 2000. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the request be denied. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

  1. PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX - Purchase of Carpet Approved

Councilmember Wheeler reported that three proposals were received for installation of carpet at the Public Works Complex. One proposal from Brian Moss was for $4,521, one from Custom Carpets was $5,820.20, and one from Main Street Carpet $5,489. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the proposal from Brian Moss be accepted and that the carpet be installed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

  1. PUBLIC LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT GRANT - Acceptance and Execution of Contract

MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Public Library Development Grant in the amount of $6,426 be accepted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried. The grant can be used for planning and evaluating library services, staff continuing education and professional development, targeted collection development, computer hardware and software for library applications, etc.

  1. PURCHASE OF WEED ABATEMENT TRUCK - Permission To Purchase Through State Contract

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that permission be given to purchase a 2000 one ton dump truck with a dump bed in the amount of $26,000 through the State contract. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried. Pat Larsen stated that the amount indicated in the budget for this truck is $33,800. However, the lease payment will be $8,800, leaving a balance of $25,000 to purchase the truck.. She talked to Brian Allred, Shop Supervisor, and he agreed to delete the cost of the rack on the truck, and that he would build the rack. This means that the purchase of the truck will be a little under the budgeted amount.

  1. WILMA BARNETT, JERRY WRIGHT, LYLE BAUER, KENT JONES, ROGER TAYLOR, CHAD FEICHKO - Travel Approved

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the travel be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

  1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY2000-2001 - Public Hearing Scheduled

MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a public hearing be scheduled for October 27, 1999, to receive public input for projects for the Community Development Block Grant for the Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

  1. UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Agreement For Curb And Gutter Repairs Along SR-10, SR-283, And SR-55

Vern Jones presented a contract with the Utah Department of Transportation to repair various sections of curb and gutter along SR-10, SR-283 and SR-55, not to exceed $10,000 during the fiscal year 1999-2000. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

  1. DARE PROGRAM - Contribution From Carbon School District

Police Chief Aleck Shilaos reported that the Carbon School District has contributed $1,105 to the DARE Program. These funds will be used to purchase supplies for the DARE Program. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the contribution be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

  1. RESOLUTION #99-20 - Authorizing Swimming/Wave Pool Supervisor To Establish and Charge Fees At The Price City Swimming Pools

Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #99-20,. authorizing the Swimming/Wave Pool Supervisor to establish and charge fees at the Price City Swimming Pools.. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #99-20 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

  1. CARBON COUNTY RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME SERVICES - Interlocal Agreement

Nick Sampinos presented an interlocal agreement between the City and the Carbon County Recreation and Leisure Time Services. This agreement commences January 1 and expires December 31 and automatically renews each year unless its terminated by mutual agreement of both parties. Included in the agreement is the $17,000 contribution that Price City makes on an annual basis to Carbon Recreation. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

  1. LAND TRADE - Jensens, Carlsons, Clowards, Price City

Nick Sampinos reported that all the necessary documents to secure the city's flood easement through the Butch Jensen property (flood control ditch west of Wood Hill Road) and to clear up the title to Mr. Jensen's property, have been prepared and recorded. For the purpose of clarity, he prepared a letter to be attached to this minute record signifying that this project was been completed and all documents recorded

  1. SWIMMING POOL LOCKER ROOM RE-ROOF - Contract Awarded
Gary Sonntag reported that the committee assigned to evaluate the bids received on the re-roof of the pool building awarded the contract to Hansen Roofing in the amount of $18,330.
  1. REPAINT INTERIOR OF 3 MILLION GALLON WATER TANK - Contract Awarded

Gary Sonntag reported that the committee assigned to evaluate the bids received on repainting the interior of the 3 million gallon steel water tank determined that the apparent low bid submitted by Coating Systems, Inc. was incomplete, consequently this bid was rejected. The project was awarded to the next lowest bidder, The Gateway Company, in the amount of $135,400.

  1. CLASS 'C' ROAD CRACK SEALING PROJECT - Bonneville Asphalt & Repair LLC - Change Order, Final Payment

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Bonneville Asphalt for their work on the Class 'C' Road Crack Sealing Project. The change order was necessary to cover the as-built quantities of additional crack sealant by .7 tons, which increased the contract $980.00. Bonneville has submitted a final invoice in the amount of $34,580. He recommended that the change order and final payment be approved. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the change order and final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

  1. WATER SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN - Hansen, Allen & Luce Consulting Engineers - Partial Payment #3

Gary Sonntag presented an invoice for partial payment #3 in the amount of $3,251.57 submitted by Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering for their work completed to date on the Water Source Protection Plan. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

  1. WATER TRANSMISSION LINE STUDY & PRE-DESIGN - CRS Consulting Engineers - Partial Payment #2

Gary Sonntag presented two invoices for partial payment #2 totaling $32,005.55 submitted by CRS Consulting Engineers for work completed on the Water Transmission Line Study and Pre-Design. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

  1. CDBG 1999 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - Minchey Digging - Change Order #1, Final Payment

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Minchey Digging for the 1999 Road Construction Project. The change order was necessary to adjust the contract for the as-built quantities, increasing the contract $15,376.11. A great deal of road base gravel was needed to build up the shoulders of the road. Minchey Digging also submitted a final invoice in the amount of $86,360.61. Gary recommended that the change order be approved, but that only a partial payment in the amount of $69,088.49 be paid. This would retain approximately 20% to allow time to thoroughly account for the specific CDBG paper work that is required by the grant, specifically wages. The Council discussed the need to withhold 20% as opposed to 5 or 10%. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payment be made withholding 5%, subject to Minchey Digging taking care of his obligations and that the City have no exposure or liability in that matter. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Pat Larsen stated that she does not have the above item in the budget for FY1999-2000. It will be necessary to hold a public hearing to increase the budget to cover this project. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that a public hearing be advertised for the next meeting to amend the budget to provide for the above project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

  1. WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION PROJECT IV PHASE IV - High Mountain Excavation - Partial Payment

Gary Sonntag reported that a partial payment request in the amount of $127,803.98 has been submitted by High Mountain Excavation for work they have completed to date and materials stock piled on site for the Water System Expansion Project IV Phase IV. With a retainage of 5%, the payment will be $121,413.78. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the payment be made. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

  1. LEASE/PURCHASE OF SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURE - Permission To Receive Proposals

Pat Larsen requested permission to receive proposals for the lease/purchase of the swimming pool enclosure and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the documents. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.