Minutes of The Price City Council Meeting

City Hall: Price, Utah

March 28, 2001, 5:30 p.m.


Present:

Mayor Lou Colosimo

Councilmembers: Vernon W. Jones, Community Administrator

Roy A. Nikas Joanne Lessar, City Recorder

Betty P. Wheeler Nick Sampinos, City Attorney

Joe L. Piccolo Gary Sonntag, PWD/City Engineer

Stephen L. Denison Keith Wight, Human Resource Director

Richard Tatton


Excused: Pat Larsen, Finance Director


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

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Public Hearing be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the minutes of the March 14, 2001 Regular Meeting be approved as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

DeLynn Fielding, representing the Carbon County Economic Development, requested a six month temporary rezoning of the former Price Check Auto building (300 East Main) from a CD to an MG. A prospective new business (Classy Closets) is planning to locate in this area. They construct closet organizers, cabinets, computer desks, etc. They want to start operating right away and the only facility large enough and available at this time is the above building. They plan to build a new building and would only need this facility for approximately six months. Nick Sampinos stated that the Land Development Code allows the Council to make a temporary adjustment to the existing zoning for a six month period or it can be amended to allow for a longer period of time. Vern Jones indicated that there is a provision in the Redevelopment Agency that allows a one year temporary use. The Council agreed with the concept. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that staff be directed to work with DeLynn Fielding and Classy Closets on this issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.


MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the meeting adjourn and that a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.


Meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

Reconvened at 6:11 P.M.


Mayor Colosimo presented a letter from Jack Leautaud indicating his desire to withdraw his annexation request. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the letter be accepted and that staff be directed to return a written comment regarding the water connection fees paid by Mr. Leautaud. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that $500 be contributed to Graduation Spectacular. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the request of the Huntington Heritage Committee for a contribution for Huntington Heritage Days be denied and that the director of the International Days Committee make the decision whether to advertise Price City's International Days Celebration in the Heritage Days brochure. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Councilmember Wheeler reported that the following proposals were received for the community survey for the Library. After review of the proposals, the committee recommended Emery Telecommunications.

Wycoff Marketing Associates $3,900

Worthen Worldwide $8,000

Dan Jones $7,500

Emery Telecommunications $4,000


MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

Councilmember Wheeler presented the Computer Access Policy for the Library. Mr. Sampinos has reviewed the policy and gave a favorable recommendation. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the policy be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Councilmember Denison reported that the Board of Water Resources was in town today to conduct a water conservation program. This gave staff an opportunity to review the City's Water Transmission Line project. Members of the Board of Water Resources, Gina Hearst, Staff Engineer, Cleo Bradford, representative for this area, and Lyle Summers, met with City staff. Gary Sonntag reported that the group was taken on a field trip, which started at the water tanks and ended at the Water Treatment Plant. This gave the boardmembers a better idea of what our facility consists of. Councilmember Denison's impression was that the group felt good with our water rates. In fact, they thought the overage rates were quite steep. He feels the meeting was very positive. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that this item be placed on each agenda under "committees". Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that permission be given to insert the Tree City USA Bulletins in the utility bills. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Councilmember Nikas reported that engineering plans for the Main Street reconstruction project (Carbon Avenue to 3rd East) will not be ready in time to advertise for bids in June so that construction can begin by July 1st. There are a number of reasons, a portion of which deals with the number of items that the Utah Department of Transportation oversees, and contracts involving the engineering company. There is also the issue of making sure that the water and sewer lines are correct and other items involved in those blocks. It also appears that there is better pricing on projects that are bid in the fall as opposed to June and July. The actual bidding for this project will occur this fall with anticipated construction to start in early spring around March, 2002. Gary Sonntag stated that UDOT is planning to mill and resurface SR10 as well as SR283. With the Main Street project, the City needs to tie the water and sewer into SR10. This needs to be done prior to UDOT's project this summer. Even though we will be postponing the majority of the project, the City will still extend the water and sewer lines out into SR10 on Main Street as well as water and sewer lines on SR55 at 3rd East. UDOT indicated they would transfer the money for this project into the year 2002.

Councilmember Piccolo reported that it was brought to his attention that the contract with City Sanitation for garbage collection will expire June 30, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that a committee, comprised of himself, Councilmember Wheeler, Nick Sampinos, Vern Jones, Pat Larsen or Shari Madrid, be appointed to review the contract and either prepare a new one or receive proposals. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

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

Wood's Lawn Care and Curbing - 760 East 800 North, David M. Wood-Owner (Office Use Only)

Honey B's Gifts From The Heart - 275 South 1600 East, #20, Bryce and Camillia Dougal-Owners

(Mail Order Gifts)


MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the businesses be approved upon the purchase of a business license. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

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

The Apple Peddler Crafters Market - 264 South Carbon Avenue, Jared and Michell Ketchum-Owners (Craft Store Business and Sign)

Lamond Williams - 435 East 200 South (Construction Of Accessory Building (Garage)

Starpoint Services - 42 South Carbon Avenue (Bookcliff Sales), Marc Shiner-Owner (Temporary Employment Service Business)

Price Autoplex and Transmission Rebuild - 771 East Main (Sign Change)

Wells Fargo Bank - 180 East Main (Sign Change)


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

Mayor Colosimo recommended the appointment and reappointment of the following Boardmembers for the Culture Commission.

Reappointment Appointment

Karen Bliss Randee Schultz

Toni Johnson Greg Benson

Les Shultz Elias Perez

Helen Smith Joni Westbrook

Connie Hamilton

Linda Johnstun

Betty Wheeler

Marjorie Curtis

Michael Harrison

Kandice Olsen

W.F. Robirts


MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the recommendation be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Mayor Colosimo reported that Theressa Frandsen has submitted a letter of resignation as a member of the Shade Tree Commission. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the resignation be accepted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Mayor Colosimo presented the following travel requests:

Vern Jones - Joint Highway Committee Meeting, April 25, 26, St. George, Utah

Harold Valdez, Roy Barnett - Utah League of Cities and Towns Road School, April 24-26, St. George, Utah


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

Vern Jones reported that the IS Department is requesting permission to declare several unused computer equipment items as surplus and authorize them for sale. These items include computers, printers, monitors, and miscellaneous items. MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that the request be granted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $6,617.50 submitted by JUB Engineers for their contract to design the street improvements on 300 North from Cedar Hills Drive west to the Housing Authority units near Meads Wash. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Gary Sonntag presented a request for a partial payment in the amount of $1,148.00 submitted by JUB Engineering for their contract to design the stabilization of Meads Wash from the canal siphon to 650 North on both sides of the wash. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the partial payment be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Denison and carried.

Gary Sonntag presented a request for final payments submitted by CEM Sales for their contract on the swimming pool. The old indoor swimming pool filters have been removed and new sand filters and plumbing system installed at a cost of $22,500. In addition, the old swimming pool pump has been removed and replaced with valving and strainer at a cost of $4,914. MOTION. Councilmember Wheeler moved that the final payments be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

Gary Sonntag reported that the committee appointed to review the bids received for the City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction awarded the contract to Henrie Construction for the bid amount.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise and hire a temporary/ft Meter Reader. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nikas and carried.

Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Jerry Giraud, Water Treatment Plant Operator, temporary/ft effective April 2, 2001. MOTION. Councilmember Denison moved that the new hire be approved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTER - Scott Barney Approved

Keith Wight recommended the hiring of Tad Fausett and David Wood as Volunteer Firemen. He also recommended that Scott Barney be placed on the hiring roster for the Fire Department. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that the new hires and the placement of Scott Barney on the Fire Department roster be approved effective May 1, 2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Piccolo and carried.

MOTION. Councilmember Piccolo moved that permission be given to advertise and hire 5 temporary/ft laborers for the Cemetery and Street Departments. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wheeler and carried.

Vern Jones reported that the Price/Wellington Control Board met last night. They are reapplying for a grant for the canal project. They will submit this based on $32.00/ton salt removal. If they are successful, Price City's involvement will be dramatically decreased.

Councilmember Denison reported on the repair of the Price River Water Improvement District's Water Treatment Plant. The Community Impact Board has given the District a grant in the amount of $96,000 to revamp two of the four filter systems that are down. In addition, the District is going back before the CIB to determine if they are going to grant or give the District a low interest loan to fund the improvements that are being done along Highway 6 due to the reconstructoin being done by the Utah Department of Transportation. The District is also pursuing requests by a number of small water companies to take them over. They are trying to do this so that the cost is not a burden.

Nick Sampinos presented Resolution #2001-04, adopting the application form and permit fee for temporary special beer permits for keg beer. MOTION. Councilmember Nikas moved that Resolution #2001-04 be approved and that the Mayor and City Recorder be authorized to sign the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

APPROVED:

ATTEST: Lou Colosimo, Mayor

 

Joanne Lessar, City Recorder