Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
January 12,
2000
Present:
Mayor Lou
Colosimo
Councilmembers: Vernon
W. Jones, Community Administrator
Roy A. Nikas Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Betty P. Wheeler Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Richard Tatton Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Excused:
Councilmember Joe L. Piccolo
Councilmember Stephen L. Denison
Others
Present:
Daniel Guthrie Terry Guthrie Shauna Fassett
Chris Fassett John
Serfustini Kevin
Ashby
Dale Mathis Robert
Potts
Chris
Fassett, Boy Scout Troop #284 and Daniel Guthrie, Troop #299, led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Colosimo called the
roll with the above members present:
1.
MINUTES -
December 14, 1999
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes
of the December 14, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
2.
MINUTES -
December 15, 1999
Joanne Lessar reported that Councilmember Piccolo wished to change Item
#18 in the minutes of December 15, 1999.
Instead of stating that Councilmember Piccolo abstained from voting,
change it to read that even though he supported this action, Councilmember
Piccolo did not vote as he is related to the contractor. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that per the above
change that the minutes be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
3.
MINUTES -
December 27, 1999
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the minutes
of the December 27, 1999 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
4.
MINUTES -
January 3, 2000
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes
of the January 3, 2000 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
5.
RAY DOWNARD -
Sewer Back-Up - Tabled
Ray Downard discussed his claim to the Citys insurance company
regarding a recent sewer back-up he experienced at his residence at 210 East
900 North. The insurance company has
denied the claim, stating that the City was not negligent. When an employee from the City’s Water and
Sewer Department investigated, it was determined that the manhole was full of
water. Mr. Downard asked who is
responsible for the sewer line? The
Council recommended that the item be tabled for further investigation and
review.
6.
UTAH DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION - Landscape Management Agreement
Councilmember Nikas presented an agreement with the Utah Department of
Transportation allowing the City to go onto UDOT’s right-of-way to complete
landscaping within certain perimeters in order to plant vegetation and clean up
entrances into the City. It is a ten
year agreement along State Route 6, Exits 240, 241 and 243 with five year
options. 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 Nikas and carried.
7.
SUN ADVOCATE -
Ad For Annual Energy Edition
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that
authorization be given to place an ad in the Sun Advocate Energy Edition for an
amount of $145. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
Gary Sonntag
informed the Council that as part of an Eagle Scout Award, Daniel Guthrie, one
of the Boy Scouts at tonight’s meeting, was instrumental in building, painting,
and installing the benches at Cliff View Cemetery. Daniel stated that he, his family, and scout group participated
in the project. The Mayor and Council thanked
Daniel for his efforts.
8.
PRICE/WELLINGTON
CANAL PROJECT - Special Meeting Scheduled
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that since part of
the Council is missing tonight, that a special meeting be scheduled for January
18th to discuss the Price/Wellington Canal Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
9.
BILL BARNES,
FRANCIS DUZENACK, VERN JONES, SAM WHITE, RON BREWER - Travel Approved
Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:
Bill Barnes - Police
Management Planning and Budget Meeting, February 7-11, P.O.S.T.
Francis Duzenack, Vern Jones - Land Use Seminar (January
19), Utah Chapter of ICBO Uniformity Council Meeting (January 20), Salt Lake
Sam White, Ron Brewer
- Rural Water Association Conference, February 29 - March 2, St. George
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the travel
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
10.
FLAG DAY
SCHEDULE - Year 2000
Mayor Colosimo presented the following Flag Day Schedule for the Year
2000. Joanne Lessar reported that since
Veterans Day, November 11th, falls on a Saturday, the government is
recommending that the flags be flown on Friday, November 10th. It has been recommended that the flag be
flown on both the 10th and 11th of November.
January 4 - Statehood Day January 17 -
Civil Rights Day
February 21 - President’s Day March 11 - St.
Patricks Day Parade
May 20 - Armed Forces Day May 29 - Memorial Day
June 14 - Flag Day July 4 - Independence Day
July 24 - Pioneer Day July 27, 28, 29 -
International Days
September 4 - Labor Day October 9 -
Columbus Day
November 10th, 11th - Veterans Day
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the above
schedule be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
11.
RETURNED CHECK
POLICY - Authorization To Prepare Policy
Mayor Colosimo reported that the City Treasurer would like to implement
a policy for returned checks. This
would enable the department to refuse checks from those individuals whose
checks are returned more than twice in a one-year period. The Council felt this is a good idea and
recommended that it be City-wide. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that himself,
Mayor Colosimo, Councilmember Piccolo, the City Treasurer, Utility personnel,
and Nick Sampinos be authorized to prepare a policy. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
12.
RICK KROMPEL -
Reimbursement For Sewer Overbilling
Robert Potts reported that Price City has been calculating the
incorrect residential equivalents for sewer connections for Rick Krompel. This has been investigated thoroughly and
found that Mr. Krompel has been overbilled a total of $1, 836.00. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the
reimbursement be approved and that staff be directed to implement a program to
review all commerical connections.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
13.
ALLEN LATERAL
WATER COMPANY - Easements Approved
Vern Jones reported that the Allen Lateral Water Company is in the
process of piping their irrigation water.
In an earlier meeting, the Council gave permission for easements to this
company to facilitate crossing properties owned by Price City in the Miller
Creek area. Mr. Jones presented the
easements to cover this and recommended that they be approved and recorded with
the County Recorder. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the easements
be approved, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the documents, and that
they be recorded. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
14.
CITY PROPERTY
ON RIDGE ROAD - Offer To Purchase Refused
Vern Jones presented a letter from Dalvin Bradley offering to purchase
property owned by Price City along Ridge Road in the Wellington City
limits. Mr. Bradley’s offer is
$800/acre. In 1997, the property was
appraised at $1,200/acre. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the offer be
refused and that a letter be written to Mr. Bradley thanking him for his
interest and inform him that the City is not interested in selling their
property at this price. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
15.
RESOLUTION
#2000-01 - Fee Structure For Dog Licenses Within Price City
Mr. Sampinos presented Resolution #2000-01, amending the fee structure
for dog licenses within Price City. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution
#2000-01 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign
the resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
16.
SNOW,
CHRISTENSEN & MARTINEAU - Attorney Fees For Litigation
Mr. Sampinos presented an invoice in the amount of $3,219.13 submitted
by Snow, Christensen & Martineau, attorneys in the litigation against
Capitol Indemnity Corp. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the invoice
be paid. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Nikas and carried.
17.
CARBON COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY - Assistance In Constructing Temporary Road - Tabled
Gary Sonntag presented a letter from Linda Varner, Executive Director
of the Housing Authority, requesting that the City assist them in constructing
a temporary access road from 300 North down along the west side of Meads
Wash. The road will be used to allow
their work crews access to cut down trees, remove debris and stabilize the
channel bank. Once the work is
completed, the road will be removed. MOTION. As there were several questions regarding
this request, Councilmember Nikas moved that the item be tabled. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
18.
JERRY CHAVEZ -
Carbonville Sewer Payment Agreement
Gary Sonntag reported that Jerry Chavez, 160 North Carbonville Road,
has agreed to participate in the installation costs of the new sewer main along
Carbonville Road. He presented an
agreement where Mr. Chavez will pay $23.04/month over the next five years for a
total payment of $1,382.21. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the agreement
be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the
document. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried. The
agreement will be recorded in the event the property is sold.
19.
ARSENIO
VELASQUEZ - Development Improvement Agreement
Gary Sonntag presented a Development Improvement Agreement with Arsenio
Velasquez. Mr. Velasquez is building a
home at 385 South 600 East and has agreed to construct the necessary street
improvements. The estimated cost is
$6,142.00. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to
execute the document. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
20.
KEN MILLARD
(PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM) - Change Order, Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of
$1,900 from Ken Millard for his work on the Planning and Zoning Commission
General Plan. To date, Mr. Millard has
been paid $6,100. After reviewing what
was accomplished, staff feels that the work, as specified, was not
complete. Therefore, he is recommending
a change order to reduce the contract by $1,400 and a final payment in the
amount of $500. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the change
order and final payment in the amount of $500 be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried.
21.
WATER SYSTEM
EXPANSION PROJECT IV, PHASE IV #3C-99 - High Mountain Excavation - Change
Order, Partial Payment #3
Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with High
Mountain Excavation for the Water System Expansion Project IV, Phase IV. The change order increases the contract
$69,454.24 for increased quantities of gravel and asphalt, which was due to an
estimating error in the initial bid schedule items. Gary recommended a partial payment in the amount of
$198,072.43. This includes a 5% retainage
in the amount of $22,769.09 which will be withheld until lien waivers and consent
of surety are received. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the change
order and partial payment be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. Gary stated that prior to final payment, a
minimum of $5,805.60 will be withheld until warmer weather so that the
contractor can return to complete surface restoration repairs and clean up.
22.
ELLIS PIERCE -
Approval To Vacate Alley (150 South, 200 West - 250 West), Refer To Planning
and Zoning Commission
Gary Sonntag reported that Ellis Pierce has requested that the City
vacate an alley at 150 South from 200 West to 250 West. At the present, the alley is part of a large
parking lot. Gary recommended that this
alley be vacated contingent upon receipt of a power line easement along the
alley alignment and that the property be maintained by adjacent property
owners. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request
be approved and that staff be authorized to proceed with the necessary
procedures and that Gary be directed to discuss the utility line easements,
location of lines, etc. with Mr. Pierce.
Further, that this be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
their approval. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
23.
ELLIS PIERCE -
Request For Speed Bump On Railroad Avenue (Northeast Corner of Pierce Oil
Company)
Gary Sonntag reported that Ellis Pierce has requested a speed bump on
Railroad Avenue on the northeast corner of Pierce Oil Company in order to
provide a means to contain any possible petroleum spills between the railroad
tracks and the bulk plant. Gary stated
that the City cannot authorize this as it is private property owned by the
railroad. However, the City has a
concern as whatever takes place should not impede safe vehicle travel. The Council discussed other ways to handle
this, such as a ditch, catch basin, or trough with a grate instead of a speed
bump. The Council directed that Gary
discuss this with Mr. Pierce.
24.
WAVE POOL AIR
HANDLING UNIT HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR - O’Brien Plumbing - Payment
Gary Sonntag presented an invoice in the amount of $2,661.31 submitted
by O’Brien Plumbing and Heating. The
wave pool air handling unit heating system broke down and O’Brien Plumbing and
Heating completed the repairs. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
25.
WATER SOURCE
PROTECTION PLAN, #12S-99 - Hansen, Allen & Luce - Partial Payment #5
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of
$3,216.25 submitted by Hansen, Allen and Luce for their contract on the Water
Source Protection Plan. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the partial
payment be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
26.
DESERT WAVE
POOL SURFACE REPAIR, #21C-99 - Johansen’s Swim Pool Plaster - Change Order #2,
Partial Payment #2
Gary Sonntag presented a change order to the contract with Johansen’s
Swim Pool Plaster for the Desert Wave Pool Surface Repair. The change order increases the contract
#3,028.00 for replacement of the pool lights, which were beyond repair. In addition, Gary recommended a partial
payment in the amount of $35,019.42, which includes a 5% retainage until the
job is finished. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the change
order and partial payment be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
27.
STREET
DEPARTMENT EARTH COMPACTOR - Purchase Approved and Bidding Procedures Waived
Gary Sonntag reported that the Street Department has been using a plate
compactor to compact backfill material, which has not been sufficient. He is recommending the purchase of a Model
BS600 Wacker earth compactor at a cost of $2,656.92. He requested permission to purchase the item and to waive bidding
procedures to allow the purchase through A1 Rental, as they are the only ones
in the area that stock, sell, service, and maintain parts for this
equipment. MOTION
Councilmember Nikas moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
28.
PUMP STATION
ELECTRICAL REPAIR - Tram Electric - Payment Approved
Gary Sonntag presented an invoice in the amount of $2,437.94 submitted
by Tram Electric. A contactor in
the electrical switch at the pump station burned up one of the motors and Tram
Electric completed the repair. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment
be approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
29.
THREE MILLION
GALLON WATER TANK INTERIOR PAINT #17C-99 - The Gateway Company - Final Payment
Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of
$31,584 submitted by The Gateway Company for their contract to repaint the
interior of the three million gallon water tank. This amount includes the retainage fee. MOTION.
Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
30.
PRICE COMMUNITY
CENTER (ELEVATOR SHAFT SETTLEMENT) - Allen & Bailey Engineers, Inc. -
Proposal For Structural Engineering Services
Gary Sonntag reported that the elevator shaft at the Price Community
Center has began to settle and separate from the main building, causing water
to pond in the basement. Allen &
Bailey Engineers were contacted to evaluate the cause and effect of the
settlement. Allen & Bailey
submitted a proposal to complete the evaluation, design, and construction
inspection at an estimated cost of $9,500, to be billed at time and
expense. Gary recommended that the City
enter into a contract with Allen & Bailey for these services. In addition, Gary reported that Allen &
Bailey recommended that RB & G Soils Engineers complete soil borings around
the building. This will be a separate
expense. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the
recommendations be approved. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.
31.
TERRACE HILLS
SKATE PARK - Permission To Distribute Letter and Submitt Application For Grant
As the skate park is now in the planning stages, Gary Sonntag requested
permission to distribute a letter from the City inviting individuals and
businesses to participate in the construction of the park. He also requested permission to submit an
application to the George S. and Dolores Dore’ Eccles Foundation for a
grant. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the requests
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
32.
HARMOND HILLS
WATER LINE CONNECTION (SPRING GLEN ROAD) - Authorization To Turn Over To PRWID
Gary Sonntag reported that for several years, the City has supplied
water to the residents on Harmond Hill located in Spring Glen. This has not been an easy task due primarily
to the fluctuation in pressure and flow.
In the past, staff has had to drive to Spring Glen on a daily basis to
regulate the pressure, which has been quite costly. It has been proposed that this connection be turned over to the
Price River Water Improvement District.
The District has a high pressure water main near Haycock Lane, which is
approximately 1,000 feet away. The City
would participate in 50% of the cost of the materials for a two inch line and
connection, which amounts to approximately $1,250.56. The remaining 50% would be paid by the residents of Harmond
Hill. PRWID would complete the
installation and contribute the related cost of doing this. If in the future, PRWID and the residents
increase the size of the waterline, they would be responsible for the increased
costs. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that due to the
ongoing problems and expense to the City to maintain the Harmond Hill
waterline, that the connection be turned over to PRWID and that the City
participate in the costs in the amount of $1,250.56 as stated above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and
carried.
33.
JOHN D., JR.,
AND CATHERINE BARNEY - Development Improvement Agreement
Gary Sonntag reported that John and Catherine Barney are planning to
construct a house at 1329 East Nelson Lane (150 South). They have agreed to install the necessary
street improvements. However, Nelson
Lane is a very narrow street. It is
anticipated that Nelson Lane will be widened on one or both sides in the
future. Until such time that this
occurs, the street improvements on either side will be delayed. The Barney’s have signed an agreement
confirming their intentions to install the street improvements once the road is
widened and to dedicate up to ten additional feet for the road. Until this time the Development Improvement
Agreement will be recorded with the County Recorder and attached to the
property. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
agreement be approved, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to
execute the document, and that it be recorded with the County Recorder. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
34.
FUND TRANSFERS
- Approved
Pat Larsen requested permission to transfer the following funds:
$138,350 to Library Fund from
General Fund
$12,500 to General Fund from
Redevelopment Agency
$513,500 to General Fund from
Electric Fund
$128,950 to Swim Pool Fund from
General Fund
$7,500 to Capital Project Fund
from the General Fund
$23,750 to the Drug Task Force
Fund from the General Fund
$50,950 to the IS Fund from the
General Fund
$43,200 to the IS Fund from the
Electric Fund
$30,450 to the IS Fund from the
Water Fund
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the above
transfers be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
35.
JUANITA RICHARD
- Increase In Work Hours Approved
Aleck Shilaos requested permission to increase the work hours of
Juanita Richard from 6 hours/day to 8 hours/day. This will allow Juanita to work in the evidence room of the
Police Department on a temporary basis for a period of 6 months or longer. After things are straightened out, she will
return to 6 hours. Juanita already
receives benefits, so the only thing increasing is her salary. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the request
be granted. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
36.
RESOLUTION -
Abolishing Compensatory Time For Salaried Exempt Employees - Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
resolution abolishing compensatory time for salaried exempt employees be
tabled. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
37.
RESOLUTION -
Policy For Consistent And Effective Use Of Pages, Call Out Pay And On Call Pay
- Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the
resolution to adopt a policy for the consistent and effective use of pages,
call out pay and on call pay be tabled.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
38.
JOB
DESCRIPTIONS - Meter Reader I, Customer Service Representative, Electrical
Leadman/Meter Reader II - Tabled
MOTION.. Councilmember Nikas moved that the job
descriptions for Meter Reader I, Customer Service Representative, Electrical
Leadman/Meter Reader II be tabled.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
39.
LISA PETERSON -
Reclassification - Tabled
MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the
reclassification for Lisa Peterson be tabled.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting adjourned at
7:19 p.m.