Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

February 25, 2004

 

Present:

Mayor Joe L. Piccolo                                                Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Councilmembers:                                                Pat Larsen, Finance Director

     Betty P. Wheeler                                                Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

     Stephen L. Denison                                                Gary Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer

     Richard Tatton                                                Nick Tatton, Community Director

     Jeanne McEvoy                                                Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

     Joe Christman

 

Excused:  Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

 

Others Present:

     Rick Shaw                Jack Leautaud                        Travis Leautaud            Dana Young

     Dr. Clyde Larsen            Debbie Peet

 

Mayor Piccolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Roll was called with the above members in attendance.

 

 1.        PUBLIC INPUT - Debbie Peet

 

Debbie Peet, Girl Scout Leader For Troop #622, requested that the Council consider lending them the AFlags of the Nations@ for a special Girl Scout activity to be held on Friday, February 27, 2004, at the Carbon School District offices.  They will return them on Monday, March 1, 2004.  As this item is not on the agenda, the Council gave verbal approval and requested that the item be placed on the next agenda for ratification.  It was recommended that Mrs. Peet sign a document indicating that the flags will be returned.

 

 2.         COUNCILMEMBERS REPORT - Update

 

The Mayor and Councilmembers provided updates on the subjects and committees that they administer.

 

 3.        DR. CLYDE LARSEN - Visionary Service Leader Award

 

Mayor Piccolo presented Dr. Clyde Larsen the Visionary Service Leader Award for February.  Dr. Larsen has assisted in helping Price City become a progressive friendly community with his dedication to excellency in service.  He follows high professional standards in being honest and involved as a responsible citizen.  Dr. Larsen thanked the Council and made a few comments.  He is on a committee with President Thomas of the College of Eastern Utah to try to improve relations with CEU.  He suggested that Price City place a banner across Main Street welcoming CEU students in the fall and again at the beginning of spring semester.  This would be remarkable PR work.  Also the college would like to know what they can do to help Price.

 

  4.              ELECTRIC RATE REVISIONS FOR NON-PROFIT ACHARITABLE @ ORGANIZATONS - Approved

 

Bret Cammans presented a proposed revision to the electrical rates currently being charged those users classified as non-profit Acharitable@ organizations.  His proposal is to eliminate Rate Plan 107 that does not charge a demand rate and implement Rate Plan 108, which does.  This will require that demand meters be installed at 14 facilities.  He explained the base amount rate versus the demand rate.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the revision be approved and that a resolution be prepared to that effect.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. 

 

  5.        LDS TEMPLE IN PRICE - Letter of Support

 

Mayor Piccolo presented a letter submitted by Gerald Lloyd and addressed to the LDS Church First Presidency in Salt Lake City, requesting that the church consider building a temple in Price, Utah.  Mr. Lloyd is requesting that the City issue a letter in support of this request.  The Council reviewed the contents of the letter which indicated that a temple would improve economic conditions in this area and encourage tourism.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that Brad King, who is familiar with such issues, be asked to draft a letter for the City.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

     February 25, 2004

 

  6.       CARBON RODEO CLUB - Contribution Approved

 

Dana Young requested that the City consider making a contribution to the Carbon Rodeo Club, who will be hosting a high school rodeo in Carbon County April 16th and 17th.  Approximately 500-600 contestants will be present along with their parents and families.  These families will be staying in motels, purchasing gas, food, etc.  MOTION.  Councilmember Christman moved that $500 be contributed.  Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

  7.              RESOLUTION #2004-01 - Budget Revision For FY2003-04

 

MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that a Public Hearing be held for the Budget Revision For FY2003-04.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

Mayor Piccolo opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. to receive public comments.  MOTION.

There being no comments, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Public Hearing be closed.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.  The Public Hearing closed at 6:05 p.m.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that Resolution #2004-01, revising the budget for FY2003-04 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried. 

 

  8.        KEN KIRKWOOD - Assistance For National Motocross Races - Placed On Unfinished Business

 

Mayor Piccolo presented a letter submitted by Ken Kirkwood indicating his plans to promote motocross and off road races at the Carbon County Fairgrounds.  The County supplies the bulk of the equipment necessary to prep the facility, however, they don=t have the manpower and equipment required to properly manage events this size.  He requested that the City consider providing assistance in preparing for these events, such as a tractor with an operator, backhoe with an operator, water truck with an operator or a loader with an operator.  The Council discussed having an employee available for the weekend and what the costs would be in regards to overtime.  The concept of adjusting employee work schedules throughout the week was discussed.  Gary Sonntag stated that he would review this and report back to the Council.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that this item be placed on Unfinished Business.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.   

 

 9 .        JRS. INC., BIG DIPPER SALES - Home Occupied Businesses Approved

 

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

 

JRA, Inc. - 569 South Carbon Avenue, #5, John M. Abney-Owner (Address Change)

Big Dipper Deals - 312 North 700 East, Spencer Loveless-Owner (Internet Vacuum Sales)

 

MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the address change for JRA, Inc. be approved and that Big Dipper Deals be approved upon the purchase of a business license.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

10.        LOS 2 AMIGOS RESTAURANT - Sign, Conditional Use Permit Approved

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Los 2 Amigos Restaurant for a sign.  MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the sign be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. 

 

11.       MAJOR MAX - Business and Sign, Conditional Use Permit Approved

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Major Max for a business and sign at 17 East Main, contingent upon a satisfactory review by Police Chief Aleck Shilaos pertaining to special rules for hours of operation and review of building alterations for the ADA. requirement.  This is a network gaming and internet café.  MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the business and sign be approved per the above contingencies and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember   Wheeler and carried.

 

 

     February 25, 2004

 

12.        CHAD JENSEN - Lot Line Adjustment (287 North 400 East) - Conditional Use Permit Approved

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of Chad Jensen for a lot line adjustment at 287 North 400 East, which combines Lots 7 and 8 of the High School Subdivision.  MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.

 

13.        JTJJ ENTERPRISES, LTD. - Fastenal Building (340 West 600 South) - Conditional Use Permit Approved

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the request of JTJJ Enterprises, Ltd. to construct a building at 340 West 600 South (Fastenal building), contingent upon the installation of street lights, a 7 2' right-of-way, and asphalt their parking lot by October, 2004.  MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the request be approved per the above contingencies and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.  

 

14.        PRICE V, LLC - Struck

 

15.        V & C PROPERTIES, LLC;  SONIC DRIVE INN - Conditional Use Permits Approved

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for Conditional Use Permits for the following and per the contingency on Sonic Drive Inn:

 

V & C Properties, LLC - 355 East Main Street, Lot Line Adjustment

Sonic Drive Inn - 355 East Main, Final Approval - Contingent upon closing an existing 24' driveway, constructing a 48' driveway on both Main Street and 4th East, and construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk.

 

MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the requests be approved per the above contingencies on Sonic Drive Inn and that Conditional Use Permits be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

CONSENT ITEMS.  MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that Items #16 through #21 be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 16.       MINUTES - February 11, 2004

 

 17.       SETH HUNTINGTON, BRET CAMMANS, DANA YOUNG, SHARI MADRID - Travel Approved

 

Seth Huntington - Implementing Microsoft Active Directory, February 23-27, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah;   Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure,  March 8-12, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bret Cammans - Advanced SQL Programming, April 5-9, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah;   Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Date Pending, Salt  Lake City, Utah

Dana Young - Human Resources and The Law, March 31st, April 1st, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah

Shari Madrid - National Treasurers Conference, August 8-10, 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada;   Utah Municipal Treasurers Association Conference, March 31-April 2, 2004, St. George, Utah

 

 18.      FIRE DEPARTMENT - Permission To Apply For Grant Through Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA)

 

Permission to apply for a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a brush truck for $140,000.  FEMA pays 90% and the City pays 10% ($14,000).

 

 19.      CEMETERY SNOW PLOW PURCHASE - Approved

 

Purchase of a variable movement eight feet (8') wide AV@ design snow plow through the State contract with United Sales of Salt Lake for $3,908. 

 

 

     February 25, 2004           

 

20.        LOS AMIGOS RESTAURANT - 353 South Highway 55, Partial Release #1 of Development Agreement

 

Partial release #1 of Development Agreement for public improvements for Los Amigos Restaurant in the amount of $25,496.50. 

 

21.       REHIRES APPROVED - Matt Thomas, Mike Sanchez, Sam Smith, Dale Cloward, James

Mathews, Rick Hopkins, Terry Olsen, Melanie Jaramillo, Don Barker, Troy Lessar, Mark Hertzler, John Schade, Jerry Jiraud

 

            Matt Thomas, Mike Sanchez, Sam Smith - Cemetery Department, Laborers, Temp/FT, effective 3-29-04

Sam Smith, Cemetery Department, Laborer, Temp/FT, effective 7-1-04

Dale Cloward, James Mathews, Rick Hopkins, Terry Olsen, Melanie Jaramillo, - Parks Department, Temp/FT, effective Between 4-1-04 and 4-15-04 (Weather Permitting)

Don Barker, Troy Lessar, Mark Hertzler - Streets Department, Temp/FT, effective 4-1-04

John Schade, Jerry Giraud, Water Department, Temp/FT, effective 4-1-04

 

22.        NEW HIRES APPROVED - Savanna Webster, Tina Rowley, Dawn Colvard

 

Mayor Piccolo presented the following new hires:

 

Savanna Webster, Library Aide, Permanent/Part Time (19.5/hrs/week) - Now working as an Emergency Employee

Tina Rowley, Library Aide, Permanent/Part Time (11 hrs/week), effective 4-1-04

Dawn Colvard, Parks Department, Laborer, Temporary/FT, effective 4-1-04

 

MOTION.  Councilmember McEvoy moved that the new hires be approved subject to a satisfactory background check.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

23.        INTERNATIONAL DAYS COMMITTEE - Meetings Scheduled

 

Councilmember McEvoy reported that the International Days committee meetings will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of March, April, May and June.  They will be held during the week beginning in July.

 

24.        PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

 

Councilmember Wheeler reported that the Price River Water Improvement District is proceeding with a sewer line extension project in Carbonville as well as the East Wellington water line replacement.  They are also painting the water tanks at Four Mile Hill and in Kenilworth.  Jeff Richens has been visiting the elementary schools and providing the students with an educational program on water.

 

25.        PRICE/WELLINGTON CANAL - Update

 

Gary Sonntag reported that the Price/Wellington Canal Company has submitted an application to the Bureau of Reclamation and the Natural Resource Conservation Service for funding to pipe the Price Canal from the golf course south towards the Wellington canal pipe system, which is approximately nine miles.  Several canal companies in the valley have combined for this funding.  It will be several months before a decision is made.  If they are successful in receiving the funding, the project will not start any sooner than spring of 2005.

 

26.        EMERGENCY PLANNING - Update

 

Gary Sonntag reported that he attended the Carbon County Emergency Planning Meeting as well as the City=s LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee).  On Thursday, February 26, 2004, the County Emergency Response Team will be conducting training for those volunteers who want to be a part of the emergency response team.  The objective is to help everyday citizens cope with whatever disaster or emergency is taking place while the first responders are taking care of the emergency.

 

 

 

     February 25, 2004

 

27.        IMPACT FEES - Removed From Committees

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that Impact Fees be removed from the Committee Items on the agenda.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

28.        WATER SAVING AND TREATMENT PROPOSAL - Update

 

Councilmember Tatton reported that the Water Saving and Treatment Proposal is progressing nicely.  He thanked the Mayor for his assistance, as he is a member of the Water Quality Board.

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the meeting adjourn and that an Executive Session convene.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

 

29.       EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel Issue

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the Executive Session adjourn and that the Council Meeting reconvene.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Christman and carried.

 

Meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m.

 

30.        KEITH WIGHT - Leave of Absence Approved

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that a leave of absence of one month be approved for Keith Wight, Human Resource Director, effective February 23, 2004, and that the absence be offset by sick leave and vacation.  Motion seconded by Councilmember McEvoy and carried.

 

31.        STANDARD PERSONNEL POLICY & PROCEDURES - Placed On Next Agenda

 

MOTION.  As the City=s Personnel Policy & Procedures is currently not up to date, Councilmember Tatton moved that the Standard Personnel Policies & Procedures provided by the Utah League of Cities of Towns be given verbal approval and that this item be placed on the next agenda for ratification.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

 

APPROVED:

 

 

 

                                           

ATTEST:                                                                Joe L. Piccolo, Mayor

 

 

 

                                                 

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder