February 12, 1997, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Lou Colosimo
Councilmembers: Roy A. Nikas, Betty P. Wheeler, Joe L. Piccolo, Steve Bringhurst, Stephen L. Denison
Cobb Johnson (Public Works Director), Francis Duzenack (Building
Inspector), Gary Sonntag (City Engineer), Nick Sampinos (City Attorney), Joanne Lessar
(City Recorder), Pat Larsen (Finance Director), Vernon W. Jones (Adminis. Assistant),
Aleck Shilaos (Chief of Police)
Others Present: David J. Byrd, John Byrd, Ed Shook, Charles Jankiewicz, Ed Shook,
Kent Boyack, Cory Mortensen, Lacey Liddiard, Rose Liddiard, Suzanne Cartwright, Dave
Cartwright, Mark Liddiard, Christy Malmgren, Richard Boyden, Bill Barnes, Tom Alexander,
Louis Nickas, Henry Smith
Mayor Colosimo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members in
attendance.
1. MANTI LASAL NATIONAL FOREST - Presentation of Plaque
Charles Jankiewicz, representing the Manti LaSal National Forest, presented the City with
a plaque in recognition of their support and participation in the Utah Centennial Tree.
Councilmember Wheeler and several people did a wonderful job in hosting the reception in
the Peace Gardens. There were approximately 500 people present. Kids danced and sang and
bands played. The Police Dept. helped with security and everything went great.
2. MINUTES - January 22, 1997
MINUTES. Councilmember Denison moved that the minutes of the January 22,
1997 meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Bringhurst and
carried.
3. RESOLUTION #97-04 - Budget Revision FY1996/97
Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:32 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed
budget revision for FY1996/97. There being no comments, Mayor Colosimo closed the hearing
at 5:33 p.m. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that Resolution #97-04,
adopting the budget revision for FY1996/77 be approved and that the Mayor and City
Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and
carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - Smith Annexation 1996
Mayor Colosimo opened the Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m. to receive comments on the Smith
Annexation 1996. Gary Sonntag presented a map and reviewed the 10 acre parcel of property
in north Price being considered for annexation. Gary stated that one of the items the
Council needs to consider is the zoning for the annexation. If the Council does not
designate the zoning, it will automatically take the zone that is most common to the
present City boundaries. In this case, it would be SF12, which is 12,000 sq. foot lots.
David Byrd, owner of the property considered for annexation, stated that there is an
additional 34 acres adjacent to the 10 acres. Their intent is that it be zoned R1-8.
However, the R1-12 does not effect them, because it is their intent to provide lots that
are at least 12,000 sq feet or larger, especially since the 10 acres encompasses a
hillside. He would prefer to have a more lenient zoning. In case the market changes, they
would like the flexibility. Gary stated that the majority of the area being annexed abuts
the R1-12 Zone, which is on the upper end of the earlier annexation. The lower part abuts
the R1-8. The subdivision being considered, particulary the first 10 lots, is in the R1-8
Zone that is presently within the City limits. The other 4 lots, as well as future lots on
the west side of 2nd East, are going to be along the slope of the hillside. As such,
larger size lots would be better. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the
Public Hearing be closed at 5:40 p.m. and that the City accept the Smith Annexation 1996,
subject to consideration of any protests that may be filed within the next 5 days.
Further, that the zoning be SF12, and that staff be directed to prepare the ordinance to
adopt the annexation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
5. MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD - David W. Cartwright
Police Chief Aleck Shilaos presented the Meritorious Service Award to Officer David W.
Cartwright for the professional manner in which he handled a hazardous, life threatening
situation which occurred at the Carbon County Jail on January 23, 1997. The Council
congratulated Officer Cartwright.
6. BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT - Increase In Building Permit Fees, Request For
Personnel
Francis Duzenack, Building Inspector, discussed the need to hire a full time field
inspector and full time secretary. He was overloaded last year and had a difficult time
taking care of everything. Within a very short time, several new projects, such as two
convenience stores, two restaurants, a large industrial project, several large remodeling
projects on commercial buildings, remodeling of the Senior Citizen Center, three
subdivisions, and a large remodeling project on the Days Inn. He will need a field
inspector with a minimum of a Level 3 certification. He will also need a full time
secretary. Everything is so far behind, it will take quite a bit of time to straighten
everything out. The record keeping is a disaster. The same system has been there since he
started and he has not had any time to do anything with it. Old building permits are
basically stacked into carboard boxes. Francis also recommended that building and
inspection fees be increased. The fees haven't been increased since 1978. This would bring
the fees in line with those recommended in the 1994 Building Code. Carbon County is in the
process of increasing their fees to correlate with this. The Council asked about
contracting this out with Carbon County. Francis will check this out and report back to
the Council. The Council directed that Francis get with Pat Larsen to determine the amount
of funds that will be needed for his requests. MOTION. After further
discussion on increasing building permit fees, Councilmember Nikas moved that a Public
Hearing be scheduled for the March 12th meeting to consider the proposed increases. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.
7. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION - Local Consent For Single Event
Liquor License and Beer Permit
MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation receive local consent for a single event liquor license and beer permit for
their annual banquet at the Bunnell-Dmitrich Athletic Center. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Nikas and carried.
8. COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION - Sponsorship Approved
MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the City sponsor a table in the
amount of $1,000 at the College of Eastern Utah Founders Day Celebration to be held in
Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 19th. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and
carried. Councilmember Bringhurst abstained. Wives of the Council will pay their meal
separately.
9. PRICE OFFICE BUILDING - Contract With Carbon County and Carbon County Development
Agencies
Councilmember Wheeler presented the counter proposal between the City, Carbon County, and
Carbon County Development Agencies regarding the rental of the Price Office Building
(Central School Building). The counter proposal has been submitted to the County for their
review. MOTION. Councilmember Bringhurst moved that the Council approve the
counter proposal dated February 10th as recommended by the committee and attached to this
minute record. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.
10. PILLARS AND PETALS, MASSAGE THERAPY, COCHRANE FENCE COMPANY - Home Occupied Businesses
Approved
Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable
recommendation to the following home occupied businesses.
a. Pillars and Petals, 725 North 600 East, Lanell Denison &
Kathy Walton-Partners, Wedding Consultants
b. Massage Therapy, 388 North 500 East, Cindy Butler-Owner
c. Cochrane Fence Company, 440 College Avenue, John R.
Cochrane-Owner, Fencing Contractor
13. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following
conditional use permits.
a. Wadoryu Karate School, Larry Martinez-Owner - Relocate To
255 East Main
b. Notre Dame DeLourdes Catholic Church, Parish Office At 205
North Carbon Avenue
c. Deseret Industries, Steve Baldwin-Manager - Relocate To
1161 East Main
14. COBB JOHNSON, PAUL WHEELER - Travel Request - Utah Water Users Workshop, March 10-12,
St. George, Utah
See attached schedule of workshop sessions identified as Item "B".
16. STREETS DEPARTMENT LABORER - Permission To Advertise
This position will be to replace an employee who was terminated after 6 months probation
effective 1-31-97. Dick Perea would like to hire a replacement by March 1, 1997.
19. WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION - Contract Amendment #4
See attached letter identified as Item "C".
21. UTAH ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL POWER SYSTEMS - Participation In IPP Project
See attached letter identified as Item "D".
23. PURCHASE OF CONFINED SPACE RESCUE KIT - Permission To Prepare Specifications and
Advertise To Receive Bids
Funds are currently in the budget for this item,which will cost $15,000.
27. WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE REPLACEMENT 1997 - Permission To Advertise For Bids
The Engineering Dept. is currently preparing the construction plans and specifications for
this years effort to replace old and deteriorating water lines. The following water lines
being considered for replacement are:
a. Cedar Hills Drive - 700 North to 800 North
b. 800 North - 400 East to 600 East
c. 500 East - 600 North to 700 North
d. 400 East - 800 North to 900 North
e. and possibly Castlegate-Ash haul road by the Carbon
Power Plant silo (400 ft.)
28. PRICE MAIN STREET PROJECT (RECONSTRUCTION) STP-1342 (1)0 - UDOT Cooperative Agreement
Modification #94-3255 and City Payment
This cooperative agreement is a modification for construction and reimbursement. See copy
attached identified as Item "E". It is a follow-up to an earlier agreement dated
June 17, 1994, for design and reimbursement. The agreement explains the responsibilities
of the City, Utah Department of Transportation and The Engineering Group in regards to
work, liability and financing the project. The current project estimate is $697,741. This
covers the design work, construction engineering, UDOT involvement, road reconstruction
and replacement of water and sewer lines. The majority of the project is being funded
through a Federal-Aid Highway Small Urban Road program. The City is required to pay
$195,741 less a $4,000 payment for a balance due of $191,741. The project costs will be
re-assessed once the construction is completed. Bid advertisement for construction
commenced on Saturday, February 8, 1997. Bids will be received by the UDOT on March 11,
1997.
29. BLUE PRINT MACHINE - Report On Quotations
Quotations for a new blue print machine were solicited by invitation from two companies
that specialize in this type of equipment. They each submitted a quotation as follows:
Diazit Omni 120E Blu Ray 55
Certified Supply Co. $1,650.00 $ 0
Monsen Engineering Co. 0 2,495.00
Permission is requested to review the quotations and award the purchase of the blue print
machine.
30. ABATE MOTORCYCLE CLUB - Request To Sponsor Motorcycle Show (Fund
Raiser)
Gene Kessler is requesting permission for the Abate Motorcycle Club to sponsor a
motorcycle show May 2nd and 3rd in the old Safeway parking lot. He has received permission
from the owner. This event will be a fund raiser for the Christian Motorcycle Association.
Dealers from both this area and out of the area will be in attendance for this event.
31. PAUL D'AMBROSIO - Purchase of Savoy Club
Paul D'Ambrosio is purchasing the Savoy Club and the liquor license that accompanies it.
Louis Nickas, owner of the establishment, has contacted the State and received their
approval to transfer his license to Mr. D'Ambrosio.