Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

March 22, 2000, 5:30 p.m.

 

Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo                                          Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator

Councilmembers:                                               Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

   Roy A. Nikas                                                  Pat Larsen, Finance Director

   Betty P. Wheeler                                            Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

   Joe L. Piccolo                                                 Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

   Stephen L. Denison                                         Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police

   Richard Tatton

 

Excused: Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

 

Others Present:

   Ray Downard                          Jeff Ewell                                   Georgina Nowak

   Jeanne McEvoy                      Paul M. Hofer                            Nyla Noyes

   Shiloh Noyes                          Lynn Moosman                          Kevin Ashby

   John Serfustini                        Kent Boyack                             Walt M. Donaldson

 

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

 

 1.                MINUTES - March 8, 2000

 

The following correction was made to the minutes of March 8, 2000.

Item #17, Lines 2 and 3 - delete the sentence “the awning will be 8' off the ground, 2' from the sidewalk and cover 2/3 of the sidewalk”; add that “the awning will comply with current Uniform Building Codes.

 

MOTION.    Councilmember Piccolo moved that with the above change, that the minutes be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 2.                ISAAC GOODRICH - Eagle Scout Project Approved

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that the verbal action of the Council to allow Isaac Goodrich to repaint curbs and gutters as part of his Eagle Scout Project be ratified and that this be coordinated with the Public Works Department.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 3.                PAUL HOFER (SUDSY DUDS) - Uniform Contract

 

Paul Hofer, owner of Sudsy Duds) appeared before the Council to discuss his contract with the City to provide and clean uniforms for City employees.  He noticed an ad in the local newspaper asking for proposals for this service.  Mr. Hofer discussed the benefits to Price City to continue their contract with him.  The Council thanked Mr. Hofer for his input. 

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that a committee, comprised of Councilmembers Piccolo and Wheeler, Gary Sonntag, Pat Larsen, and Harold Valdez, be appointed to review the proposals for Uniform Cleaning.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 4.                CARON RODEO CLUB, GRADUATION SPECTACULAR, PLEASANT VALLEY DAYS - Contributions Approved

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the following contributions be approved:

Carbon Rodeo Club - $50 for their annual Utah State High School Rodeo which will be held at the Carbon County Fairgrounds;  Graduation Spectacular - $500 for the 2000 graduation event; and Pleasant Valley Days  $100 for their annual July 4th celebration.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 5.                EMERY TELECOM - Discussion On Franchise Agreement

 

Jeff Ewell, representing Emery Telecom, discussed a Franchise Agreement with Price City.  Several months ago, Emery Telecom announced  they had purchased the telephone system operating within Carbon County from U.S.West.  Before  the Public Service Commission approves this  purchase, a Franchise Agreement with each of the cities and counties needs to be finalized.  U.S. West does not currently have a Franchise Agreement per say with any of the cities.  They do have an agreement with each city to charge a municipal fee of 2%.  This is collected by U.S. West and then given to each city.  The Public Service Commission does not want this rolled over and assumed by Telecom.  They actually want a Franchise Agreement.  This agreement will allow Emery Telecom to come into each of the cities to provide telephone service and allow them to have their cables above and beneath the cities roads and public right-of-ways.  Mr. Ewell requested that the City consider entering into such a contract.  He will provide a cover letter to the City with his comments on a proposed agreement to be worked out between the City and Telecom.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that this item be tabled for further consideration and until the documents can be prepared for the next meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 6.                GRADY AND JEANNE MCEVOY - Request To Purchase Price City Property Denied

 

Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from Grady and Jeanne McEvoy, 191 North 100 West, requesting that the City consider selling them a portion of land south of their existing property.  Vern Jones presented a deed on the property in question which indicated that the property was deeded to Price City by the State of Utah.  The language on the deed states that the property is to be used for road purposes only and that if the City was to use it for anything other than roads, the property would revert back to the State.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that per  the above information, that the request of Grady and Jeanne McEvoy be denied.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 7.                RESOLUTION #2000-08 - Authorizing Negotiations Between Price City and Utah Power For Acquisition of Electrical Distribution and Transmission System Within Price City Limits Referred To As The East Price Annexation

 

Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #2000-08, authorizing negotiations to commence between Price City and Utah Power and Light concerning Price City’s desire to acquire the electrical distribution and transmission system currently owned by Utah Power and located within that area of the City limits commonly referred to as the East Price Annexation.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #2000-08 be adopted and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution.  Further, that a committee consisting of himself, Councilmember Piccolo, Mayor Colosimo, Gary Sonntag, Vern Jones, Nick Sampinos, and Pat Larsen, be appointed to negotiate with Utah Power.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 8.                LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE - Schedule and Unveiling of Toy Atwood Baseball Complex Plaque

 

Councilmember Denison reported that the Little League Baseball parade will be held Saturday, April 29th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The parade will begin at 4th East and Main, proceed to Carbon Avenue and end at the Elks Club.  The unveiling of the Toy Atwood Baseball Complex plaque will take place at 10:00 a.m.  The baseball games will begin at 10:30 a.m.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the schedule be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

 

 9.                PRICE CITY LIBRARY - Policy Changes Approved

 

Councilmember Wheeler reported that the Library Board is recommending two policy changes.  The first one is to eliminate calling patrons informing them that small claim action will be taken if the overdue books are not returned.  Patrons will continue to be notified by mail of overdues, court action and other concerns.  The second change is to eliminate the charge of fifty cents for postage to return books borrowed from other facilities.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the Council support these policy changes.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 10.            JESSE’S DARTS, R & R YARD SERVICE - Home Occupied Businesses Approved

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following home occupied businesses:

Jesse’s Darts - 205 South Carbon Avenue, Jesse Alcon-Owner (Retail Darts and Accessories)

R & R Yard Service - 249 South 500 West, Ricky Cook-Owner ( Yard and Landscaping Services)

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the businesses be approved upon payment of the business license fee.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

 11.            BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER, VEDA JONES - Conditional Use Permits

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for Conditional Use Permits:

 

Business and Technical Assistance Center - 375 South Carbon Avenue (Sign)

Veda Jones - 611 West 300 South (Room Addition On Existing 19' Setback)

 

MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the requests be approved and that Conditional Use Permits be issued.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 12.            PRICE CITY FIRE CHIEF - Relocation of Chamber of Commerce Marquee

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Price City Fire Chief Kent Boyack to change the location of the Chamber of Commerce Marquee.  Caution was expressed to coordinate these efforts with the Public Works Director in reference to development of the parking lot.

 

 13.            JACK LEAUTAUD (BAR A ENTERPRISES) - Rezoning Request (Expansion of MR-11 Zone)

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the rezoning request of Jack Leautaud (Bar A Enterprises).  This rezoning comprises approximately 7 1/2 acres and is located east of the new housing development on 3rd South and will run south to Fausett Lane.  It was recommended that a Public Hearing be scheduled.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the rezoning request be approved and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for April 12, 2000.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 14.            VERN JONES, ROBERT POTTS, ANGELA ATWOOD, PAUL BEDONT, KENT BOYACK, DENNIS CHRISTENSEN, SCOTT OLSEN, TAM GREGERSEN - Travel Approved

 

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

 

Vern Jones -  CDBG, March 28, Panguitch, Utah

Robert Potts, Angela Atwood, Paul Bedont - Rocky Mountain Wilderness Conference, April 14, 15, Park City, Utah

Kent Boyack - National Fire Alarm Code Seminar, March 30, 31, West Valley City, Utah

Dennis Christensen - Firearms Training (Long Gun), April 10-14, P.O.S.T.

Scott Olsen - Forgery and Questioned Documents, April 6, P.O.S.T.

Tam Gregersen - Novell Netware 5, April 3-7, Murray, Utah

 

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

 

 15.            COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (PLANNING GRANT FOR 3RD NORTH SIDEWALK) - Public Hearing Scheduled

 

Vern Jones requested that a second public hearing be held for the Community Development Block Grant Project, which is a planning grant for the 3rd North Sidewalk.  The City received $25,000 towards this project.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that the Public Hearing be scheduled for the next meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 16.            DESERT WAVE POOL SURFACE REPAIR, #21C-99 - Johansen’s Swim Pool Plaster, Inc. - Final Payment

 

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a final payment in the amount of $300 submitted by Johansen’s Swim Pool Plaster, Inc. for their contract to repair the surface of the Desert Wave Swim Pool.  MOTION.  Councilmember Wheeler moved that the payment be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 17.            STORM WATER DETENTION BASIN SPILLWAY CONSTRUCTION - JUB Consulting Engineering Services and Advertisement For Construction Bids

 

Gary Sonntag reported that the construction of the storm water detention basin spillway was budgeted for this year.  The City solicited a proposal from JUB Consulting Engineers in the amount of $4,570 for engineering services to compile a construction bid packet from the earlier design plans for the spillway.  JUB Consulting Engineers designed the original detention basin and spillway.  Gary recommended that the proposal be accepted based on a time and expense billing not to exceed $4,570.  He also requested permission to advertise for construction bids.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that the proposal from JUB Consulting Engineers be accepted and that permission be given to advertise for construction bids.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

 

 18.            COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT #6S-2000 AND CEDAR HILLS DRIVE CLASS ‘C’ ROAD IMPROVEMENTS -Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc. - Partial Payments

 

Gary Sonntag presented requests for partial payments submitted by Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, Inc., for their contracts on the Community Development Block Grant Project and Cedar Hills Drive Class ‘C’ Road Improvements.  An amount of $1,200 was submitted for topographical survey work on the CDBG Road Project and $5,302.50 for work completed to date on the Cedar Hills Drive Class ‘C’ Road Improvements.  MOTION.  Councilmember Nikas moved that the payments be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

 

 19.            DEMOLITION OF TWO STORY ELEVATOR TOWER - Contract Awarded

 

Gary Sonntag reported that the committee assigned to review the bids received for demolition of the elevator tower at the Price Community Center awarded the contract to B. Hansen Construction for the bid amount of $3,300.  The demolition work has been completed.

 

 20.            COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH BASEBALL FIELD - Toy Atwood Fund (Backstop Netting)

 

Gary Sonntag presented a letter from Dave Paur, College of Eastern Utah, indicating that Susan Polster and Mrs. Toy Atwood have requested that $990 be released from the Toy Atwood Baseball Fund to purchase and install backstop netting on the college baseball field.  MOTION.  Councilmember Tatton moved that the request be approved.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

 

 21.            N. T. SINGLETON AFFORDABLE HOMES DEVELOPMENT (BONNIE J. SUBDIVISION) - Property Transfer, Sewer and Drainage Easements

 

Councilmember Nikas stated that he has a conflict of interest on this item and will not be participating in the discussion or voting on the motion.  Gary Sonntag reported that in 1988, the City was deeded a certain parcel of property by Isabelle Oliveto for the purposes of allowing a public street to be constructed.  This has been accomplished through the recent approval of the Bonnie J. Subdivision, which will construct the road into the property development.  It is proposed that the City deed the full parcel of property that incorporates the full road and other portions of the subdivision, less those portions that are already part of a public right-of-way.  This parcel would be 89.9 feet by 497' (1.021 acres).  The City has received two easements (sewer and drainage) across the developer’s property.  Gary recommended that the City deed the 1.021 acres to the development owner and accept the two easements for sewer and drainage.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the parcel of property be deeded to the Bonnie J. Subdivision developer and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to execute the Quit Claim Deed.  Further, that the City accept the two easements for sewer and drainage and that they be recorded at the County Recorders Office.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.  Councilmember Nikas did not vote.

 

 22.            GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND - Water Distribution - Tabled

 

Vern Jones reported that it has been determined that it will cost $1.2 million for engineering services for the Water Distribution System upgrade.  Pat Larsen wanted to discuss whether the Council was interested in doing a General Obligation Bond for this project.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that the item be tabled for the next meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

Upon joining the meeting, Pat Larsen discussed this further.  The City needs to start thinking about doing a General Obligation Bond and setting a date for an election.  She talked to the City’s financial advisor and they suggested holding an election possibly in May or August.  The City could ask for $12 or $13 million, whatever we think the project will cost.  We don’t have to issue all $13 million or whatever we decide to go for, depending on what other funding and grants we can get.  We don’t have to use these bonds all at once.  We can use them over a ten year period.  The Council felt that August would be a better time.

 

 23.            CLIFFORD GIBSON - Rehire Approved

 

KEN HARNEY - Wage Adjustment

 

Joanne Lessar reported that Keith Wight is recommending that Clifford Gibson be rehired as a Swimming Pool Lifeguard, temporary/full time.  He also recommended that Ken Harney receive a wage adjustment equivalent to a step increase.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that the rehire and wage adjustment be approved effective April 1, 2000.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 24.            PRICE RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update

 

Councilmember Denison reported that the Price River Water Improvement District has received approval for a $2 million loan to take care of the ammonia issue at the waste water treatment plant.  One million is coming from the CIB as 0% interest and the other from Water Quality at 4% interest.  He does not know what effect this will have on rates.

 

In addition, agreements have been completed between the District and the juvenile detention center with regards to the sewer connection.

 

The District also had a question on the sewer line in the vicinity of 500 South adjacent to the property being considered for rezoning (Item #13).  Arrangements have been made with the Price City Water Department to run a camera through the lines.  There was a problem several years ago where items were being stuffed in the manhole, but since it was locked, there hasn’t been any problems.  However, the District feels more comfortable to make sure that the line is clear of debris.

 

 25.            INTERNATIONAL DAYS - Update

 

Councilmember Piccolo reported that the plans for International Days are well under way.  The events chairmen have accepted their responsibility and the budget has been reviewed and assessed.  He thanked those that are participating in the planning process.

 

Pat Larsen joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

 

 26.            ORDINANCE #2000-002 - Sidewalk Vending

 

Nick Sampinos presented Ordinance #2000-002, providing that Sidewalk Vending is allowed within Price City and setting forth rules and regulations pertaining to that activity.  MOTION.  Councilmember Piccolo moved that Ordinance #2000-002 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

 

 27.            ORDINANCE #2000-003 - Prohibiting All Open Burning of Garbage, Trash, Refuse, Yard Waste And All Other Combustibles Within Price City Limits

 

Nick Sampinos presented Ordinance #2000-003, amending Section 8.08.050 of the Price Municipal Code to prohibit all open burning of garbage, trash, refuse, yard waste, and all other combustibles within Price City, except on cultivated lands.  MOTION.  Councilmember Denison moved that Ordinance #2000-003 be adopted, that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the ordinance and that it become effective upon publication.  Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton.  The motion carried per the following vote.

 

Councilmember Denison - Aye

Councilmember Tatton - Aye

Councilmember Wheeler - Aye

Councilmember Nikas - Naye

Councilmember Piccolo - Naye

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.