Minutes of
The Price City Council Meeting
City Hall:
Price, Utah
April 12,
2006, 5:30 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe L. Piccolo Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder
Councilmembers: Pat
Larsen, Finance Director
Richard Tatton Nick
Sampinos, City Attorney
Kathy Hanna-Smith Gary
Sonntag, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Jeff Nielson Nick
Tatton, Community Director
Rick Davis John
Daniels, Human Resource Director
Bret
Cammans, Customer Service Director
Aleck Shilaos, Chief of Police
Excused:
Councilmember Jeanne McEvoy
Others
Present:
Ron Brewer Bonham
Scott Brewer Parker Cammans Karen Holt
Kelly Holt Patti
Rigby Helen
O. Smith Francis Duzenack
Vickie Birch Jim Birch Lynn Alderson BreAna Tucker
Kevin Drolc Richard
Oliver Cindy
Oliver Harvey Howard
David Dornan Marilou
Kundmueller
Parker
Cammans, Boy Scout Troop #283, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll was called with the above members
present.
1. PUBLIC
INPUT - Swat Team Training
Dennis Christensen, Price City Police Department, stated
that the Price City Swat Team is joining the Emery County Swat Team for
training, which involves tearing down the East Carbon High School. He requested authorization from the Council
to participate in this training and asked that a letter be sent to the Carbon
County School District indicating that Price City Swat Team has authorization
to participate and is covered under the City=s insurance. As this
item is not on the agenda, the Council directed that the Price City Swat Team
be authorized to participate and that a letter to that effect be sent to the
Carbon County School District and that this item be placed on the next agenda
for ratification.
2. COUNCILMEMBERS
REPORT - Update
The Mayor and Councilmembers presented an update on the
activities they administer.
3. OUTSTANDING
CITIZEN GROUP - Central Utah Stock Car Racing Association
Councilmember Hanna-Smith, along with Community Progress
members Patti Rigby and Helen Oliveto, presented the Outstanding Citizen Group
award to the Central Utah Stock Car Racing Association (Harvey Howard and group). They were selected for their outstanding
efforts to clean up Airport Road from Main Street to the race track.
4. CASTLE
VALLEY PEOPLE FIRST - Permission To Hold Garage Sale In Washington Park
Pavilion
Kellie Holt, Castle Valley People First, a non-profit
organization, requested permission to hold a garage and bake sale fund raiser
in the Washington Park Pavilion on Friday, May 5th from Noon to 6
p.m. and Saturday, May 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They would like to allow two or three
individuals to stay overnight at the pavilion for security purposes. Mayor Piccolo recommended that Ms. Holt
consider holding the garage sale at the Peace Gardens instead of the
Washington Park pavilion. He feels there would be more traffic in the
area of the Peace Garden. The pavilion
is located too far from the street. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the request
to hold the garage and bake sale be approved at either location, that the fees
be waived, and that attendants be allowed to stay overnight for security
purposes. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.
5. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT -
Cemetery Information Board
As part of his Eagle Scout Project, Boy Scout Parker Cammans
presented a proposal to build an
information board at the Price City Cemetery, along with a map and the
names and locations of
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individuals
buried in the cemetery. Parker asked if
the City would be willing to make a financial donation for this project. Gary Sonntag felt that there are funds in the
budget to help. MOTION.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that the request be approved and that
funding for materials up to $250 be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and carried.
6. WELLNESS COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
- Presentation
Ron Brewer, Chairman of the Price City Wellness Committee,
reported that he and Gabby Hayes attended a conference of the Utah Wellness
Committee and learned about various issues.
At the recognition luncheon, Price City received two awards for
sponsoring a wellness council and improving our wellness policy. The awards were presented by First Lady Mary
Kaye Huntsman. Mr. Brewer presented the
awards to the Council.
7. TIFF=S NAILS, KEEP IT CLEAN JANITORIAL
SERVICE, X-TREME GRAPH-X - Home Occupied Businesses Approved
Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for home
occupied businesses.
Tiff=s Nails - 711 North 400 East, Tiffany
Tease-Owner (Nail Technician)
Keep It Clean Janitorial Service - 389 North 300 East, Audrey
Cox-Owner
X-Treme Graph-X - 222 North 200 East, Mary Lee-Owner (Vinyl Signs and
Decals)
MOTION. Councilmember
Nielson moved that the businesses be approved upon the purchase of a business
license. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Davis and carried.
8. EASTERN
UTAH SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSISTING, LLC, BICYCLE WORKS, BOOTH FIRE PROTECTION,
INC., CARBON COUNTY FLEAMARKET, EVAN HANSEN R.V. STORAGE/PARKING FACIIITY, COAL
COUNTRY HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT, HARD HAT FURNITURE & APPLIANCE - Conditional Use Permits Approved
Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the following requests for
conditional use permits per the stated contingencies.
Eastern Utah School of Dental Assisting, LLC - 590 East 100 North #3 - Business
Bicycle Works - 710 West Price River Drive - Business and Sign - Walk
through inspection
Booth Fire Protection, Inc. - 164 South Carbon Avenue -
Business and Sign
Carbon County Fleamarket - 130 North 200 East - Business - Inspection and
asphalt parking
Evan Hansen R.V. Storage/Parking
Facility - 1560
East Sagewood - Maximum of 8 units, gravel parking
area, and sight obscuring fence on the north and west sides.
Coal Country Housing &
Development (Duplex)
- 320 North 400 East - Amendment (addition of covered
deck and rearrangement of parking.
Hard Hat Furniture & Appliance - 21 West Main - Business Expansion
and Sign and Lot Line Adjustment
MOTION. Councilmember
Nielson moved that the requests be approved per the above contingencies and
that Conditional Use Permits be issued.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
9. RICK
KROMPEL SUBDIVISION PHASE II - Final Approval, Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember Nielson reported that the Planning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation for final approval to Rick Krompel
for Phase II of his subdivision located on Sagewood Road and Parkway upon
receipt of a development improvement agreement with the bonding waived and that
the subdivision plat not be signed and recorded until the improvements are
installed and inspected by Price City.
Gary Sonntag stated that in the past, developments have been required to
post a financial surety for the whole project prior to the installation of
improvements (110%). In recent weeks,
staff received comments that this is becoming more of a burden to
developers. This has caused developers
not to proceed with a project or put the project on such an edge that it
constraints their ability to do what they want.
An alternative was approved by the Commission where a development
agreement can be identified and language inserted as to how the improvements
are to be put in and how they will be guaranteed. The developer would have the option of
putting in all the improvements to serve that subdivision before he receives
any
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building permits. If
the developer wanted to move ahead with the building improvements, then he
would be required to put up a financial surety.
Another option would be to allow him to put in the building improvements
but not receive building occupancy until all the improvements were put in. A third option would be to require all
improvements before the subdivision plat is signed by the City and
recorded. Individual lots could not be
sold until the plat is recorded. It
appears all these options would
work. Once a developer completes the
improvements, we would require a one year guarantee that these improvements
will function and operate. Nick Sampinos
stated that there needs to be some kind of guarantee to insure that the
improvements are functional for a year after construction. He thinks the 10% that the City has required
should remain in place. This plan would
become more developer friendly and not require the developer to put up the
initial performance guarantee. MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved that final approval
be given to Phase II of the Rick Krompel Subdivision subject to receipt of a
Development Improvement Agreement including a financial guarantee of 10%, that
the developer install improvements in accordance with City specifications and
that the subdivision plat not be signed and recorded until the improvements are
inspected by Price City. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Davis and carried.
Due to a
conflict of interest on the next item, Councilmember Nielson left the meeting
at 6:52 p.m.
10. EASTERN
UTAH PRODUCE - Sign Restoration, Conditional Use Permit Approved
Councilmember Tatton Reported that the Plannning and Zoning
Commission gave a favorable recommendation to Eastern Utah Produce, 170 West
100 North, for a sign restoration. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the sign
restoration be approved and that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hanna-Smih
and carried.
Councilmember
Nielson returned to the meeting at 6:53 pm.
CONSENT
ITEMS - MOTION. Councilmember Nielson moved that Items #11
through #31 be approved. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Hanna-Smith and carried.
11. MINUTES
- March 20, 2006
12. GRADUATION
SPECTACULAR - Contribution Approved
Contribution is in the amount of $500.
13. CASTLE
COUNTRY OHV ASSOCIATION & CASTLEVIEW HOSPITAL - Parade Permit -
Ratification
Parade permit for April 8, 2006 to use City streets from
Castleview Hospital to the Carbon County Fairgrounds.
14. COOLING
SYSTEM FOR COMPUTER ROOM - Purchase Approved - Ratification
Purchase Amount is $7,250.
15. CITY
HALL PANIC DOORS - Purchase Approved
Purchase Amount Is $4,100.
16. ELECTRONIC
METER READING EQUIPMENT - Application For USDA Rural Development Grant Approved
Funds Will Be Used To Purchase Electronic Meter Reading
Equipment.
17. SHARI
MADRID, SHAUNA FASSETT, SUSAN HYDE, BRET CAMMANS, BRIANNA WELCH - Travel
Approved
Shari Madrid -
Utah Association of Public Treasurers Conference, May 3-5, 2006, St. George,
Utah
Shauna Fassett
- Bureau of Criminal Investigation TAC Training, May 30-June 1, 2006,
Cedar City, Utah
Susan Hyde -
Advanced Officers Training, Aprl 23-27 2006, West Jordan, Utah
April 12, 2006
Bret Cammans,
Brianna Welch - Caselle Conference, October 18, 19, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada
18. PLAYGROUND
COMMITTEE - Authorization To Conduct Background Checks and Waive Fee; Authorization To Approach Carbon County
Transportation and Recreation Special Service District For Funding
Background checks will be conducted on volunteer day care
providers who will watch children of parents that volunteer to help build the
playground. Background check fee will be
waived. The request for funding
submitted to the special service district will be in the amount of $75,000.
19. STATE
OF UTAH, DIVISION OF STATE HISTORY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT- Authorization To Accept Grant
The grant in the amount of $3,000 will be used to establish
the Downtown Historic District
20. UTAH
ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL POWER SYSTEMS -
Agreement For Participation In Government and Public Affairs Project
Documents consist of Appendix For Services and Project
Agreement. Participation in the project
will further Price City involvement in UAMPS and other projects. Additionally, Price City will be positioned
to better utilize legal and lobbying services provided through UAMPS in regard
to the electrical distribution system
21. CARBON
LITTLE LEAGUE - Parade Permit
The Carbon Little League parade will be held on Saturday,
April 29, 2006, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and lasting approximately 30-45 minutes
beginning at 400 East Main and ending at 100 North Carbon Avenue.
22. WATER
TREATMENT PLANT BASIN PADDLE MOTOR - Purchase Approved
Permission to purchase from Energy Management Corporation in
the amount of $3,563.50.
23. UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM - Funding Application
Approved
The following projects areas are being considered for the
UDOT Pedestrian Safety Program: SR 55
Main Street (500 South to 600 South, west side); SR55 100 North (150 West to
200 West, south side); SR10 (1250 South to 1300 South, west side).
24. PROCLAMATION
APPROVED FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - May 21-27, 2006 (The Heart of Every
Community)
25. PRICE
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING - 230 North Hospital Drive - Final Release of
Development Agreement
The final release of
the Development Agreement is in the amount of $2,247.
26. WATER
RIGHTS APPLICATION #91-152 - Hansen, Allen & Luce Engineering - Final
Payment
Final payment is in the amount of $4,819 to prepare and
complete a response to the State Engineer on water right application
#91-152.
27. RESOLUTION
#2006-06 - Changes To Section XVII Of Price City Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual
Section #1, amendment to Workers Compensation Insurance;
Section #2, amendment to insurance; Section #3, amendment to retirement system
and benefit extension program.
28. RESOLUTION
#2006-07 - Revised Job Description For Building Inspector
29. SECTION
125 CAFETERIA PLAN - Authorization To Change
Administration
Administration Changed From FCF Benefits to Public Employees
Health Plan
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30. WATER/SEWER
DEPARTMENT - Advertisement and Hiring A Full Time Operator Approved
31. POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Advertisement and Hiring A Full Time Officer Approved
32. BASEBALL
FIELD RESPONSIBILITIES - Maintenance
and Usage - Withdrawn
33. MINUTES
- March 22, 2006, March 31, 2006
The following corrections were made to the minutes of March
22 2006 and March 31, 2006.
March 22, 2006
Item #19, Line 14 - Change Councilmember Hanna-Smith=s comments to Ashe felt we were acting like a bank.
She doesn=t think a local lending institution
would not provide a loan based on the content of the book@.
March 31, 2006
Remove the notation indicating Councilmember Kathy
Hanna-Smith was excused.
MOTION. Councilmember
Hanna-Smith moved that upon the above corrections, that the minutes be
approved. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tatton and carried.
34. CHOICE=S INC. - Maintenance Proposal For
City Hall Grounds - Authorization To Bid
Mayor Piccolo presented a proposal from Choice=s Inc. to provide maintenance (clean
and sweep sidewalks, entry ways, gutters, and parking lots, mow lawns, plant
flowers, etc.) for the entire City Hall block at a cost of $1,000/month for
four months. John Daniels expressed
concern over liability as their proposal requires the use of the City=s gas powered mowers. He would have no problem if they were to use
their own. Councilmember Tatton
suggested that this be advertised to receive bids. MOTION. Councilmember Tatton moved that the
Maintenance Department be authorized to receive proposals for this work and
that a decision be made within the next two weeks. Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and
carried.
35. PRICE
RIVER WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Update
Councilmember Tatton reported that Richard Lee and several
residents living along Highway 6 have requested that Price River Water
Improvement District look at installing a sewer line along Highway 6 from the
Blue Cut north to the Honda Shop. This
will be good for economic development.
The water reserve policy has been adopted. The Carbon Canal winter project to provide
water to the south end of the County and into lower Miller Creek has been
completed. They are working on punch
list items for that project. An audit
was competed on the funds for that project and everything came out in
order. The water release from Scofield
Reservoir was increased from 70 cubic feet per second to 250 cubic feet per
second. This is 500 acre feet a
day. Plans are to keep the storage low
enough so it doesn=t go over the spillway. The bid opening for the Helper Intersection
has been rescheduled. Both PRWID and
Price City have concerns with this as all the utilities get held up at this
point.
Mayor Piccolo reported that he approached Helper City
regarding the installation of an exchange valve or pipe at the Helper
Intersection so Price City can support Helper with their water if the need
arises. Helper appeared to be
interested, but at this point, there has been no return communication from
them. Councilmember Tatton stated that
an agreement between the District and Helper is real close so he doesn=t think emergency water is an issue.
36A. POWER
BOARD - Update
Councilmember Tatton reported that the Power Board needs to
select a new commercial customer representative. The present representative is not attending
the meetings. Everything else is going
well with that board. Changes will be
forthcoming on the Downtown Substation.
36B. WATER
RESOURCES - Update
Nick Sampinos reported that an annual meeting of the Water
Conservancy District has been scheduled for Monday, April 17, at 4:00 p.m. in
the small conference room at the Courthouse.
An item on the agenda is the status of the Scofield Reservoir spillway
modification. This would be a good time
to voice any concerns regarding the amount of water being released from the
reservoir.
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36C. INTERNATIONAL
DAYS - Update
Councilmember Hanna-Smith reported that the next meeting of
the International Days Committee will be on May 10, 2006, at 12:00 noon in Room
207. Nick Sampinos is reviewing the
contact for the carnival. The carnival
company will name the City as their insured for a million dollars. No additional liability insurance from the
City will be needed.
36D. COMMUNITY
PROGRESS - Update
Councilmember Hanna-Smith reported that the Community
Progress Committee met March 30, 2006,
The committee prioritized the ambitious list to retain such items as the
litter control campaign, yard of the month, holiday lighting of businesses and
residents, the outstanding citizen group award, blighted site inventory, main
parking lot, noise free areas and signage, and adoption of a city street and
entryway. The Wellness Committee and
this committee will overlap in adopting a city street. This is where a sign is erected stating that
this was adopted by, etc.. She referred
to a similar program that UDOT has implemented.
We have garnered their agreement and Shauna Fassett is working on
that. They have talked to a number of
people about it and will review it with the City Attorney. Bids for signs have been received from Sign
Edge. We
are hoping to do our own city clean up with those kinds of signs and
volunteer groups. We are looking at a
minimum of 4 times a year for clean up.
We=ve had complaints about Mont Harmon
Junior High, south Price, and the high school.
MOTION.
Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that the meeting adjourn and that a
meeting of the Redevelopment Agency convene.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Tatton and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Reconvened
at 7:23 p.m.
Due to a
conflict with the next item, Councilmember Tatton left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
37. LIABILITY
AND PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE - Committee Appointed
John Daniels requested that a committee, consisting of
himself, Councilmembers McEvoy and Nielson, Nick Sampinos, Gary Sonntag, Pat
Larsen, and Joanne Lessar, be appointed to review the Liability and Property
Casualty insurance and be authorized to award the contract. MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that the
committee be approved and authorized to award the contract. Motion seconded by Councilmember Nielson and
carried.
38. PRICE
ALANO CLUB - Request For Contribution Denied
Mayor Piccolo presented a request submitted by the Price
Alano Club for a contribution, gifts, etc. for their annual camp-out, which is
also their fund raiser. MOTION. Councilmember Hanna-Smith moved that the
request be denied, and that Nick Tatton be authorized to contact them and offer
items such as golf balls, brief cases, hats, etc. Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and
carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Joe
L. Piccolo, Mayor
Joanne
Lessar, City Recorder