Minutes of the
City Hall: Price,
December 10, 2008 at 5:30
p.m.
Present:
Mayor
Councilmembers: Aleck
Shilaos, Police Chief
Jeff
Nielson Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Jeanne
McEvoy Laurie
Tryon, City Recorder
Kathy Hanna-Smith John Daniels, Human
Resource Director
Richard
Tatton Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Rick
Davis Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Bret
Cammans, Customer Service Director
Excused
Absence:
Others
Present: Sue
Christensen, Frankie Sacco, Susan and Bob Hyde, Scott Madsen, Barbara Piccolo, Officer
Bill Barnes, Brandy Burgess, Officer Jessie Carlton and Penny Auberger
Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above Councilmembers and staff in
attendance.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT-
Sue
Christensen from the
2. PUBLIC
COMMENT- Scott Madsen of the
3. COUNCILMEMBERS
REPORT-The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the
activities and functions in
which they have participated.
4. VISIONARY
SERVICE LEADER AWARD- Frankie Sacco
Frankie
Sacco received the Visionary Service Leader award for December of 2008 for her many
contributions to the community.
5. MEDAL
OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE- Officer Susan Hyde
Officer
Susan Hyde received the Medal of Meritorious Service for her role in saving a 9-year
old girls life by performing mouth to mouth resuscitation before emergency
services arrived. The family of the child, the City Council and citizens of
6. AIR
SPACE PERMIT- Authorization for an Air Space Permit for Santa Claus so that he
May Bring Toys to all of the Good Girls and Boys in the Community. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton
moved to approve the air space permit for Santa Claus. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.
7. SOUTHEASTERN
Cynthia
Grant of the Southeastern Utah Medical Reserve Core presented information to
the Council on the nationally known, federally funded volunteer group. She
stated that the group is under health dept jurisdiction and got its start in
2006. Ms. Grant stated that the group works closely with emergency management
groups and would be used for pandemic flu emergencies in coordination with
local medical groups. She stated that the group is looking for volunteers in
the area that would be willing to go through training or that already have
medical training. She stated that the volunteers could be medically licensed,
have lapsed medical licenses or have current medically training. She said that
the need for people that can help with setup and triage in an emergency is also
needed. She stated that the group has not yet been actively deployed but would
like to always have volunteers ready and trained. Ms. Grant stated that she
would like support from the City in recruiting volunteers and getting people
interested. Brochures will be left with John Daniels for people who may be interested.
MOTION. Councilmember Nielson
moved to approve assisting with recruiting for the Southeastern Utah Medical
Reserve Core. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
8.
Sunrise
Engineering has completed the Westwood Blvd. Study analyzing the
9. IDAHO
WIND POWER PARTICIPATION- Participation Solicitations to be Included in the
Simmons Wind Project in
Councilmember
Davis is unsure of this project as cost and details are unknown and he is
concerned about any potential bond issue. He stated that the tax exempt bond
prevents the City from selling the power generated to a private entity such a
Rocky Mountain Power. Councilmember Tatton approves of the project and knows
that there is a market for power and it may be a long time before we see coal
generated power plant built again. Councilmember Tatton and Mayor Piccolo do
not want to see
10. INCREASE
CONTRIBUTION TO SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER-Mayor Piccolo
Mayor
Piccolo proposed a contribution increase of $4,000 to the Senior Citizen Center
for 2009 on behalf of Price City citizens that use the senior center. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton
moved to approve the contribution increase. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy
and carried.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilmember Hanna-Smith reported that the Planning
and Zoning Commission gave the following
recommendations on applications for Home Occupied
Permits:
11. HOME
OCCUPIED PERMITS (HOB)
a. TP Trucking-
b.
Plus Size Property Management- 239 S. 200 W. Pamela Martin,
Owner-Business-Office Use Only-Final
c. OZ Painting- 583 N.
Cedar Lane-Oswaldo Loaiza Sr., Owner- Business- Office Use Only-Final
d.
MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to grant final
approval on items a, b, c and d as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion seconded
by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
12. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
applications for Conditional Use Permits:
a. Pilates Body- 8 East
Main- Laura Blakey, Owner-Business and Sign-Final
b. LaQuinta Motel-720 W.
Main-Jack Wright and Angelo Kiahtipes- New Development-Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to grant final
approval on item a as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion seconded
by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
CONSENT AGENDA - Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved to
approve items 13 through 20 with items 21-23
removed for discussion. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
13. MINUTES
November
25, 2008- City Council Meeting
December
5, 2008- City Council Workshop
14. UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (UDOT)-PRICE RIVER TRAIL (F-LC07 (10) FEDERAL AID
AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT-Approval of Federal Aid Agreement and a
Request that the City’s Match Payment be put on a Schedule to at Least be
Proportional to the Fed Aid Disbursements Received.
In
a letter dated March 17, 2008 from UDOT, the City was notified that the Utah
Transportation Commission approved the Price River Trail Phase I for inclusion
into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Funds were
programmed for the Federal Fiscal year 2011. The City’s application ($1,136,950)
was for $682,170 Fed Aid and $454,780 City match. The approved amounts are in
the Agreement, at $660,400 Fed Aid and $476,550 City match. The City would want
to request that the City’s match payment, be put on a schedule to at least be
proportional to the Fed Aid disbursements received. After October 1, 2008,
10-15% of the funding (as available) could be moved up to the current year for
pre-construction engineering work design. Approval of the UDOT Agreement would
enable the design work to start but construction would wait until 2011. The
public Open House, on Nov. 6th, 2008 showed a favorable attitude
towards the project.
Sunrise Engineering has complete the required work to
prepare an analysis for the seepage and stability of the
#4 $1,320.00, #5(final) $532.27.
Total $32,000.
16. WATER
AND SEWER PLANNING- Authorization to Pay Jones & Demille Engineeering for
Assistance in Planning and Estimation of Selected Proposed Water and Sewer
Pipeline Replacement Projects in the Amount of $2,575.00
Jones & Demille Engineering assisted staff in the
planning and estimation of selected proposed water and
sewer pipeline replacement projects.
17. ECONOMIC
VITALITY LOAN FUND- Authorization to Remove a Delinquent and Bankrupt Loan from
the Active Portfolio of Loans
18.
19. 2009
FLAG DAY SCHEDULE- Authorization to Approve the 2009 Flag Day Schedule
20. TRAVEL
REQUEST
Debbie
Worley- SWAVO Quarterly Training- December 10-11, 2008- SLC
Permission is
requested for
21. PROPOSED ELECTRICAL UTILITY RATE
CHANGES-Resolution 2008-20 Authorization to Approve the Proposed Electrical
Utility Rate Changes for Usage Rates, Demand Fees and Security Lighting. The
Rate Increase will not Affect Base Amounts.
Bret Cammans would like to
notify customers on the utility bills of the rate increase. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton
moved to approve the request. Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and
carried.
22. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-
Authorization to Proceed with the Purchase of a Document Management System
Bret Cammans stated that the
cost with incentives to purchase before the end of the year for the document
management system is $39,213.00. Bret stated that the original bid was $55,000
and that the company is called Sire. He stated that the company will provide technical
training and has a yearly maintenance fee of $6,700. Pat Larsen stated that
this is an unbudgeted project but the fund balance in the I.S. Department has
been built up to save for a system of this type. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to approve the document
management system from Sire and authorized Bret Cammans to move forward and
purchase the system. Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.
23. CITY ENGINEER- Approval to offer
employment to candidate for City Engineer as recommended by the interviewing
team.
John Daniels stated that a
verbal and written offer had been extended to the candidate for City Engineer
but the City has not yet heard back if the person will accept the position. The
City Engineer position would start in January 2009. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved to authorize John Daniels
and Gary Sonntag to move forward with the hiring process for a City Engineer. Motion
seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.
24. PRWID-Councilmember Tatton reported on
the happenings of the last PRWID meeting.
25. COMMUNITY PROGRESS- Councilmember
Hanna-Smith
·
2009 meeting schedule
submitted
26. INTERNATIONAL DAYS-
·
Jan. 27th
2009- First Meeting
27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Committee Review for Street
Banners- Gary Sonntag updated the City Council.
·
The design for the
new banner has been completed. The entryway banners can be 10 x 9 and will be
placed at each gateway into the City. Approval from UDOT has been obtained and
quotes for the steel structures were received. A budget of $6,000 to pay for
the structures is needed. TRT monies and zap tax for art funding can possibly
be used.
b. Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
Improvements on 2nd South
c. Basso Dino-Mine Playground
d.
e. Demand Side Management
Program
f. New Library Project-
·
The Library may
be considered a Public Works project for funding as an option
g. Water Issue- 100 South
400-500 East
h.
Fire Station
Meeting adjourned at 8:18
p.m. by Mayor Piccolo pursuant to the motion by Councilmember McEvoy.
APPROVED ATTEST
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